Consider the following statements about the Peninsular River Systems 1 These rivers have large...........

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Consider the following statements about the Peninsular River Systems.

1. These rivers have large basins and catchment areas.

2. They are more or less graded valleys and are examples of consequent drainage.

3. These rivers are almost perennial.

4. These rivers also form meanders.

5. These rivers have been flowing in one of oldest plateaus of the world and have reached maturity.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

1, 2, 3 and 5 Only

3 and 4 Only

1, 3 and 4 Only

None of the above

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Explanation:

These rives have small basins and catchment areas. They are seasonal and non-perennial. The hard rock surface and non-alluvial character of the plateau permits little scope for the formation of meanders. As such, the rivers of the Peninsular Plateau follow more or less straight course.