Question

3. why do peninsular rivers flow Eastward?

4. Mention any two benefits of
I) Rivers
II) Lakes

Answer 1

Answer- Q. Why do Peninsular rivers flow eastwards?

==> Peninsular rivers like: Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, etc. flow eastwards mainly due to following reason:-

SLOPY TERRAIN AND TILTEDNESS- The eastern ghats have slopy terrain due to which the rivers flowing through there flow eastwards. The eastern ghats are more tilted than western ghats.

Q. Mention any 2 benefits of

1) River

===> Benefits of Rivers-

1. Rivers are harnessed for the generation of hydroelectricity.

2. Rivers provide water for irrigation and make the soil fertile.

3. They are used for the means of transportation.

4. They contain sweet water which is necessary for the survival of plants and animals.

5. Fisheries flourish on the banks of rivers. Thus, they serve as arteries of commerce.

2) Lakes

===>Benefits of lakes

1. Lakes enhance the scenic beauty of a place.

2. They help to develop tourism and play as an important of recreation activities.

3. They help in inland navigation and transportation.

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Answer 2

we know that the western ghats in the west of india is heigh than the eastern ghats many of rivers originate from western ghats and flows towards east so that they intersect the eastern ghats
for the second question the pic may help you