Which of these rivers does not originate in the Peninsular Plateau of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Ganga
Explanation: The river Ganga River does not originate in the Peninsular Plateau. Instead, it originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.
Godavari → Originates in the Western Ghats (Peninsular Plateau)
Krishna → Originates near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra (Peninsular Plateau)
Cauvery → Originates in the Western Ghats (Karnataka)
Ganga → Originates in the Himalayas → Not peninsular
Additional Key Points:
Peninsular rivers are generally: seasonal (rain-fed) and flow in eastward direction mostly
Himalayan rivers like Ganga are: perennial (glacier + rainfall fed) and have large basins and higher water volume
Major tributaries of Ganga include: Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:
Question: Which rivers originate in Western Ghats?
Answer: Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
Question: Himalayan rivers are generally what type?
Answer: Perennial