Question

21. Discuss the significant differences between the Himalayan rivers and the peninsular
rivers​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial which means they receive water from glacier and rainfall whereas Himalayan rivers are perennial which means they are seasonal-dependent on monsoon. The Peninsular river have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Himalayan Rivers:-

The major Himalayan rivers are the Indus, the Ganga and Brahmaputra. These rivers are long and are joined by many large and important tributaries. They unknown for their large drainage basin.

The Peninsular Rivers :-

The main peninsular rivers are the Narmada, the Tapi, the Godavari, the Mahanadi, the Krishna and the Kaveri river. The Peninsular rivers are different from the Himalayan rivers as they are short and have a narrow drainage pattern.