Question

Consider the following statements:

1. The Peninsular rivers are mostly navigable.

2. Most of the Peninsular rivers flow towards the Arabian Sea.

3. Peninsular rivers are seasonal in nature.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 3 only
• D. All are incorrect

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 3 only

• Correct Answer: Option C (3 only)

• The Peninsular rivers are mostly navigable - This statement is incorrect. Peninsular rivers are generally not navigable because they have rocky beds, shallow water depth, and seasonal flow patterns. Unlike the northern rivers, most peninsular rivers lack the depth and consistent water flow required for navigation.

• Most of the Peninsular rivers flow towards the Arabian Sea - This statement is incorrect. The majority of Peninsular rivers actually flow eastward and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Major eastward-flowing rivers include the Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery. Only a few peninsular rivers like Narmada and Tapti flow westward into the Arabian Sea.

• Peninsular rivers are seasonal in nature - This statement is correct. Peninsular rivers primarily depend on rainfall for their water supply and show significant seasonal variations in their flow. During the monsoon season, they carry abundant water, but their flow considerably reduces during the dry season. This seasonal characteristic is due to the lack of perennial snow-fed sources that northern Himalayan rivers benefit from.