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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The Himalayas form source of several large perennial rivers.
Reason (R) : The higher ranges of Himalayas are snow covered throughout the year.
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Explanation
Both the assertion and the reason are correct, and the reason correctly explains the assertion. The Himalayan mountain range is the source of major perennial rivers such as the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra. A perennial river is one that has continuous flow throughout the year. This constant flow is maintained because these rivers are fed by the melting of glaciers and permanent snow fields found in the higher reaches of the Himalayas (the Himadri), especially during the dry summer season. During the monsoon, they are further supplemented by heavy rainfall. Therefore, the year-round snow cover in the high-altitude ranges acts as a natural reservoir, ensuring that the rivers do not dry up, making (R) the correct explanation for (A).
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