CLIMATE OF INDIA
EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS
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Question
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The Himalayan rivers are:
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monsoon fed
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snow fed
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ephemeral
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seasonal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed by the melting glaciers of Himalayan peaks throughout the year. During summers, the snow melts and the rivers get a continuous supply of water.
Detailed explanation-2: -Reason (R) : They are fed by melting snow.
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is-are fed by glaciers and rainfall.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main Himalayan rivers are Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. The Indus River rises in Tibet, near Lake Mansarovar and flows west, entering India in Ladakh. Its length is 2900 km and a little over a third is in India.
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