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The Government of India has classified ______ rivers as major rivers in India.A. 9B. 10C. 11D. 121. B2. A3. D4. C

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : D

The correct answer is 12.

  • The rivers of India can be classified into four groups viz., Himalayan rivers, Deccan rivers, Coastal rivers, and Rivers of the inland drainage basin.
  • The Himalayan Rivers are formed by melting snow and glaciers and therefore, continuously flow throughout the year.
  • During the monsoon months, Himalayas receive very heavy rainfall and rivers swell, causing frequent floods.
  • The Deccan Rivers on the other hand are rain-fed and therefore fluctuate in volume. Many of these are non-perennial.
  • The Coastal streams, especially on the west coast are short in length and have limited catchment areas.
  • Most of them are non-perennial. The streams of the inland drainage basin of western Rajasthan are few.
  • Most of them are of an ephemeral character.


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