Question

Explain three salient features of Himalayan rivers flowing in India.

Answer 1

1. Perennial Nature: Himalayan rivers are perennial (flow throughout the year) because they are fed by glaciers and rainfall.
2. Long Course and Large Catchment: These rivers have a long course with extensive drainage basins, covering a large part of northern India.
3. Formation of Landforms:
   • They create gorges, meanders, floodplains, and deltas.
   • Examples: Ganges Delta, Brahmaputra Gorge, and Indus Plains.