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Q · Drainage System of IndiaMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about antecedent drainage: An antecedent river maintains its original course despite tectonic uplift. The Indus and Satluj are examples of antecedent rivers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
TopicDrainage System of India
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Antecedent rivers like the Indus and Satluj cut through the Himalayas, proving they existed before the uplift.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2