Consider the following statements :
- 1. River Kaveri has well developed valley
- 2. Valley of River Alakananda is still growing
- 3. River Krishna is largest east flowing peninsular river
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2020
Statement 2 is correct: The Alakananda is a Himalayan river. Himalayan rivers are much younger and flow through geologically active and uplifted mountainous terrain. They are actively eroding and downcutting, leading to the formation of deep, steep-sided valleys (like gorges and canyons) that are still in a phase of active growth and deepening.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The River Krishna is a large east-flowing peninsular river, but it is not the largest. The River Godavari is considered the largest peninsular river, followed by the Krishna.