Compare the Himalayan river with the Peninsular river based on the following comparisons :

Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, whereas most of the Peninsular rivers are rain sed.
The gradient of the Himalayan river is steeper than the Peninsular river.
The Peninsular river causes more erosion on its way in comparison to the Himalayan river,

Choose the correct answer from the options given below,

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Compare the Himalayan river with the Peninsular river based on the following comparisons :

Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, whereas most of the Peninsular rivers are rain sed.
The gradient of the Himalayan river is steeper than the Peninsular river.
The Peninsular river causes more erosion on its way in comparison to the Himalayan river,

Choose the correct answer from the options given below,

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation: Himalayan rivers are perennial (fed by glaciers and monsoons), while Peninsular rivers are mostly rain-fed (seasonal flow). Himalayan rivers originate from steep slopes (3,000–5,000 m), creating a steeper gradient than Peninsular rivers flowing over gentler plateaus. Statement 3 is Incorrect: Steeper gradients and higher velocity enable Himalayan rivers to cause more erosion (deep gorges, V-shaped valleys) compared to Peninsular rivers with gentler slopes and slower flow. Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct, making Option 1 the correct answer.

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