Q. A river which does not change its alignment, slope is called a stable river.

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Q. Into how many groups rivers in India are divided?

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Q. Which type of rivers can derive water from all seasons?

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Q. Himalayan rivers carry huge amounts of sediment.

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Q. What is the example of Himalayan Rivers?

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Q. The North Indian rivers rise in high floods.

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Q. What is the source of water for the Non-Himalayan Rivers?

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Q. In which parts of India do non perennial rivers flow?

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Q. Which river is the example of Non-Himalayan Rivers?

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Q. Which type of rivers is more stable?

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Q. The flood discharge in Himalayan Rivers can be great as how times the normal winter flow?

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Q. According to what variations the Himalayan Rivers are very complex?

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Q. The numerous problems faced by the river is due to sediment carried by it.

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Q. Meandering of the river causes some serious problems.

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Q. What is the shape of cross section of a straight reach?

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Q. Which type of river tends to develop bends?

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Q. Where are shoals formed in a bend in a river?

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Q. The complete formation of which curve leads to the formation of a meander?

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Q. What is the name given to the straight reaches between two successive curves in a meander?

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Q. How many numbers of variables govern the meandering process?

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