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Problem 6 - Entrance Test

A distinguishing feature of most Peninsular Rivers compared to Himalayan Rivers is:

A. They have very deep gorges and V-shaped valleys.B. They are mostly perennial and form large deltas.C. They have shorter and shallower courses, often seasonal.D. They originate from high snow-capped mountains.

Correct: C

Peninsular rivers generally have shorter and shallower courses and are largely seasonal, dependent on rainfall. They flow through older, harder rock formations. Himalayan rivers, in contrast, have longer, deeper courses, are perennial, and originate from snow-capped mountains.