Himalayan rivers are perennial because

D. They are fed in summer by melting snow of the Himalayas

A. They are connected to glacial lakes that never freeze

B. They originate from underground springs

C. They receive heavy rainfall throughout the year

D. They are fed in summer by melting snow of the Himalayas

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131.
What is the main tributary of the Dead Sea?
Correct Answer: D. Jordan River
One-liner
The main tributary of the Dead Sea is the Jordan River.
132.
In which country is the Kendra river present?
Correct Answer: B. Kenya
One-liner
The Kendra river is present in Kenya.
133.
River Irrawaddy flows in:
Correct Answer: B. Myanmar
One-liner
The Irrawaddy River flows through Myanmar and is the country's most important commercial waterway.
134.
Darling River is situated in ?
Correct Answer: A. Australia
One-liner
The Darling River is situated in Australia.
135.
Murray is the name of river of which country?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
One-liner
The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.
136.
London is situated on the bank of river _?
Correct Answer: D. Thames
One-liner
London is situated on the bank of the River Thames.
137.
Which is the longest river of USA?
Correct Answer: B. Missouri River
One-liner
The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River, stretching approximately 3,767 km (2,341 miles).
138.
Himalayan rivers are perennial because
Correct Answer: D. They are fed in summer by melting snow of the Himalayas
One-liner
Himalayan rivers are perennial because they are fed in summer by melting snow of the Himalayas.
139.
Amazon River flows in_?
Correct Answer: A. Brazil
One-liner
The Amazon River flows mainly through Brazil, which contains the largest portion of the Amazon basin.
140.
Lena is the longest river of:
Correct Answer: B. Russia
One-liner
The Lena River is the longest river entirely within Russia, flowing over 4,400 km through Siberia.

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