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Which of the following is an Antecedent river?

  1. A
    Ganga
  2. B
    Yamuna
  3. C
    Godavari
  4. D
    Satluj

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An antecedent river is a river that maintained its original course and upward valley cutting speed even while tectonic uplift was actively raising the surrounding landforms across its path.The Satluj River (along with the Indus and Brahmaputra) is a classic example of an trans-Himalayan antecedent river. It predates the Himalayan mountain ranges and cut deep gorges through them as they rose.

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Which of the following is an Antecedent river?
A
Ganga
B
Yamuna
C
Godavari
D
Satluj

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