Question

Difference between himalayan rivers and peninsular west and east flowing

Answer 1

HIMALAYAN RIVERS PENINSULAR RIVERS
The Himalayan Rivers are born in the himalayas in the Northern part of the India. The Peninsular Rivers are born in the western ghats of the India
PERENNIAL
The Himalayan Rivers are perennial rivers. The Peninsular Rivers are not perennial.
FLOW IN
These rivers mainly flow in the states of the North India. These rivers flow in the states of South India.
SPECIALTY
The Ganges river is considered as the longest river in the Himalayan River system. The Godavari river is considered as the largest river in the Peninsular River system.
BORN AT
All Himalayan rivers are born nearly at one place with some kilometers distance and are separated by mountain ranges. All Peninsular rivers are born at varied places and many dams are constructed on them to use the water for various purposes.
MAJOR RIVERS
The Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra rivers are considered as major rivers in the Himalayan river system. The Godavari, Krishna, kaveri, Penna are the major rivers in the Peninsular river system.

Answer 2

Himalayan rivers get water from snow and rain, whereas Peninsular rivers are fed by rain only. The drainage basin of Himalayan rivers is comparatively larger than the Peninsular rivers. ... Himalayan rivers form a V-shaped valley, while Peninsular watercourses form valley having a U-shape.