GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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perennial
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seasonal
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Rainfall is the only source of water for the Peninsular rivers and water flows in these rivers in the rainy season only. Hence, Peninsular rivers are non-perennial or seasonal rivers with a maximum discharge in the rainy season.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Peninsular rivers These rivers are perennial that is they have water throughout the year. These rivers are seasonal. These rivers obtain water from rain as well as from melted snow from high mountains. The flow of these rivers is based on rainfall.
Detailed explanation-3: -Peninsular rivers are seasonal in nature because they are non-perennial rivers. They are dependent on rainfall for their flow of water, so they flow only during the rainy season.