Question

The rivers of North India are Antecedent in nature. Explain with an example.

Answer 1

• The rivers of North India are antecedent rivers, meaning they existed before the land was uplifted or folded to form the current topography. These rivers have maintained their original course, cutting through rising mountains and maintaining their path despite the changes in the land's elevation.
• An example of an antecedent river in North India is the Indus River. It has cut through the rising Himalayan and other mountain ranges to maintain its course, creating deep gorges. Similarly, the Satluj River is another example of an antecedent river, as it has maintained its path through the Himalayas despite the rising mountains.