Question

In which of the following stages of a river are meanders formed commonly?

• A. youthful age
• B. mature age
• C. old age
• D. both mature and youthful age

Hint:

Meanders are a feature of lateral erosion, which dominates during the mature stage of a river's life cycle.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Meanders are most commonly formed during the mature stage of a river. In this stage, the river has a moderate gradient and ample energy to erode laterally. This leads to the development of sinuous curves or loops in its course known as meanders.
In the youthful stage, rivers have high energy and erode vertically, forming valleys and gorges. Meanders are less likely to form then.