GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The rivers that flow through out the year
A
seasonal
B
perennial
C
peninsular
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A stream or a river that flows continuously through its river bed for a year is known as a perennial river. They have water in their river bed for the whole year. Examples of perennial rivers are, the Brahmaputra, Ganges, Indus, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -The rivers that have water throughout the year are called perennial rivers. In India Himalayan Rivers like Ganga and Bhramaputra are perennial rivers. These are both rain fed and formed through melting of the glaciers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The perennial rivers are the rivers that continue to flow throughout the year. Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra are examples of perennial rivers. Explore more such questions and answers at BYJU’S.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Himalayan Rivers are formed by melting snow and glaciers and therefore, continuously flow throughout the year.

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