Question

Comparing the peninsular river and Himalayan river regarding the flow and origin

Answer 1

Answer:

Flow:-

• The Himalayan rivers are perennial in nature, i.e., water flows throughout the year in these rivers. These rivers receive water both from the monsoons and snow-melt. The perennial nature of these rivers makes them useful for irrigation.

• The Peninsular rivers receive water only from rainfall and water flows in these rivers in rainy season only. Therefore, these rivers are seasonal or non-perennial. As such these rivers are much less useful for irrigation.

Origin:-

• Himalayan rivers originate from the Himalayan mountain ranges.They are fed by the meltwater from glaciers and rains.

• Peninsular rivers originate from the peninsular plateaus in India.They are fed only by rains.