Q. Consider the following statements regarding “peninsular plateau”:
1.The river valleys here are shallow with low gradients.
2.Most east flowing rivers form deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The river valleys in peninsular plateau are shallow with low gradients.

Most east flowing rivers form deltas before entering the Bay of Bengal. The deltas formed by the Mahanadi, the Krishna, the Kaveri and the Godavari are important examples.

Source: NCERT

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