Question

Compare the himalayan rivers and peninsular rivers on the bases of place of origin,nature of flow,type of drainage ,nature,catchment area and age of the river

Answer 1

Himalayan rivers:-

1. Himalayan rivers originates from the glacier river in Himalaya.
2. They are perennial in nature.
3. Draining basin is large.
4. They are useful for irrigation.
5. E.g. Ganga,Indus,brahmputra .

Peninsular rivers:-

1. These are originated from plateu.
2. Are seasonal in nature.
3. Drainage basin is smaller.
4. These are not useful for irrigation.
5. E.g. Mahanadi, tapi .