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What is the effect of reduced slope after Himalayan rivers enter plains?

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Correct answer: Velocity decreases and deposition may increase

When a Himalayan river leaves a steep mountain valley and enters the plains, the land slope usually becomes gentler. The force driving the river downhill is then reduced, so its average velocity may decline, particularly where the channel widens or becomes less confined. A slower river has less ability to carry large amounts of sediment, so sand, silt, and gravel can be deposited. Deposition may form bars, floodplains, or related landforms, although it is not identical everywhere.

The correct choice is A: velocity decreases and deposition may increase. The river does not immediately become a glacier, rise from the sea, or lose every tributary. The reasoning is based on the relationship between slope, speed, and transporting power. A lower gradient generally reduces flow energy; when carrying capacity falls, sediment settles on the bed or nearby floodplain.

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