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Problem 19 - Entrance Test

Unlike the Peninsular rivers, the Himalayan rivers have:

Correct: B

Himalayan rivers are perennial (flow throughout the year) due to glacial melt and rainfall. As they enter the plains, their velocity decreases, leading to deposition and the formation of extensive flood plains. Peninsular rivers are largely seasonal, have shorter courses, and their basins are generally smaller.