Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following assertion:

The Kosi frequently changes its course across the plains of Bihar.

Which of the following statements support the assertion?

  1. The river carries a very large sediment load from its upper reaches.
  2. Sediment deposited in the plains can obstruct its channel and force the river into a new course.
  3. The Kosi is perennial because it receives water from snowmelt and precipitation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 2 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
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