Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of peninsular rivers?

  1. They have a seasonal flow.

  2. They flow through open and graded shallow valleys with low gradients and little erosion.

  3. They have meandering tendencies, often shifting their beds.

  4. Most of these rivers can be said to have reached a mature state of development.
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Explanation

Peninsular rivers are characterized by seasonal flow, flowing through shallow graded valleys with low gradients and little erosion, and most have reached a mature stage of development. However, meandering tendencies and frequent bed-shifting are NOT characteristics of peninsular rivers. These rivers have relatively stable courses compared to Himalayan rivers which are young and actively shifting.

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