Which difference is most meaningful in comparing Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?

Correct answer: Himalayan rivers get water from snow and rainfall while Peninsular rivers are more rain fed

The direct answer is A: Himalayan rivers receive water from snow and rainfall, whereas Peninsular rivers are more mainly rain-fed. Himalayan rivers commonly rise in or near the Himalayas and may receive meltwater as well as monsoon rain. This supports relatively more continuous flow, though seasonal variation and floods remain important. Peninsular rivers flow over the older plateau and depend more strongly on seasonal rainfall; many have less dependable flow outside the rainy season, although some are regulated by reservoirs and some larger rivers are perennial in a practical sense. Option A is the most meaningful broad comparison because it identifies the difference in water source. B is wrong because rivers do not rise only from the sea. C is wrong because Peninsular rivers do not all begin at glaciers. D is wrong because the two groups differ in source, relief, course and flow pattern. Exam cue: compare source, relief, course and seasonal discharge, not just river names.