Correct Answer: Option B) 2 only
Statement 1: The drainage basins of Peninsular rivers are larger than those in the Northern Plains.
This statement is incorrect. Peninsular rivers generally have smaller drainage basins compared to the rivers in the Northern Plains. Rivers like the Ganga and Brahmaputra in the Northern Plains have much more extensive drainage basins than peninsular rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery.
Statement 2: The Peninsular rivers are mostly seasonal and non-perennial.
This statement is correct. Most peninsular rivers are dependent on rainfall for their water supply. Since the peninsular region receives rainfall mainly during the monsoon season, many of these rivers have reduced flow or dry up during the summer months, making them seasonal and non-perennial in nature. The peninsular rivers don't receive a steady supply of water from snowmelt like the Himalayan rivers, further contributing to their seasonal character.
