The Himalayan Mountains are tectonic in origin dissected by fast flowing rivers which are in t...........

Geography Physiography of India

The Himalayan Mountains are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast-flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage. Which of the following features made by rivers can be seen there?

1. Gorges

2. V-shaped valleys

3. Rapids

4. Waterfalls

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1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2 and 3 only

3 and 4 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The Himalayas along with other Peninsular mountains are young, weak and lexible in their geological structure unlike the rigid and stable Peninsular Block. Consequently, they are still subjected to the interplay of exogenic and endogenic forces, resulting in the development of faults, folds and thrust plains. These mountains are tectonic in origin, dissected by fast flowing rivers which are in their youthful stage. Therefore, various landforms like gorges,
Vshaped valleys, rapids, waterfalls, etc. are indicative of this stage. These are both due to the speed of the rivers as well as the weak geological structure.