Which statement makes the comparison between Himalayan and Peninsular river systems most accurate?

Correct answer: Himalayan rivers are linked with relatively young dynamic terrain while Peninsular rivers are linked with old stable plateau

The direct answer is A: Himalayan rivers are associated with relatively young, tectonically active terrain, whereas Peninsular rivers flow over an older, more stable plateau. Himalayan rivers are often long, perennial, and supplied by rain as well as melting snow and ice. They cut deep valleys in the young mountains and then enter the plains. Peninsular rivers generally have older courses, broader valleys in many places, and more seasonal flow, although individual rivers can differ. Option A is correct because it compares the geological age and stability of the two regions. Option B is wrong because rivers are not driven only by sea tides; rainfall, snowmelt, and gravity are important. Option C is wrong because Himalayan gorges are associated with Himalayan rivers and terrain, not exclusively Peninsular rivers. Option D is wrong because Himalayan rivers clearly descend from the mountains and enter the northern plains. Exam cue: young active mountains usually mean deep incision and perennial Himalayan rivers; old stable plateau means Peninsular rivers.