Which of the following are the features of the Himalayan rivers ?
I. They are of youthful nature, forming deep gorges and performing intense erosional activity.
II. They are free to form their courses and follow a dendritic pattern
III. They have very large basins


A) I and II

B) I and III

C) II and III

D) I, II and III

Correct Answer:
D) I, II and III


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