Multiple choice

The important feature of Himalayan rivers is:

  1. They are rich in silt deposit

  2. They have perennial flow of water

  3. They are mainly rainfed

  4. They are navigable

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Himalayan rivers are perennial because they receive continuous water supply from melting glaciers and snow year-round, unlike purely rainfed rivers. This constant flow makes them crucial for agriculture and water security in northern India.

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