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प्रश्न
Give Reasons:
North Indian Rivers are perennial.
उत्तर १
North Indian Rivers have their origin from the snow-covered Himalayas. As these rivers have water throughout the year they are referred to as perennial rivers.
उत्तर २
Most of the North Indian Rivers are perennial. It means that they have water throughout the year. These rivers receive water from rain as well as from melted snow from the lofty mountains.
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