The concentration of perennial rivers in Northern India is because:
A
People spend less water in northern part.
B
There is less evaporation in the northern plains.
C
There is less rainfall in the northern areas.
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The Himalayan snowmelt provides a steady supply of water.
Answer
Correct option: D.
The Himalayan snowmelt provides a steady supply of water.
The rivers of the north India are perennial because they are snow fed, owing to the Himalayas. They have a greater water flow and therefore do not dry in the summers.
Which of the following rivers is a peninsular tributary of the R. Ganga?
A
Ghaggar.
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Son.
C
Gomti.
D
Gandak.
Answer
Correct option: B.
Son.
The tributaries which come from the peninsular uplands include the Chambal, the Betwa and the Son. These rivers do not carry much water in them.The Ganga flows eastwards till Farakka in West Bengal. This is the northernmost point of the Ganga delta.