Q. Which among the following about the Himalaya Drainage are correct?
1. Most of the rivers are perennial in nature
2. The rivers are eroding as well as depositing agents
3. Most of the rivers are Antecedent
4. The rivers drain only the southern slope of the Himalaya
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: Most of the rivers of the Himalaya Drainage system are perennial in nature. Most of the rivers are Antecedent (Existence before the upheaval of the Himalayas) also. The rivers are eroding as well as depositing agents. The rivers drain northern as well as the southern slope of the Himalaya.

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