alleryWhy do Himalayan rivers maintain perennial water flow throughout the year?
ATidal inundation
BSnow-fed sources
CMonsoon downpours
DUnderground springs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Snow-fed sources
Himalayan glaciers and meltwaters continuously feed perennial river networks across all seasons.
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