Question

difference Between Punjab and Andhra Pradesh of the basis of water resources​

Answer 1

The state of Andhra Pradesh is blessed with about 40 major and medium rivers out of which Godavari, Krishna and Pennar rivers contribute to the major chunk of the surface waters. The state has about 40000 minor irrigation sources spread over the thirteen districts.

Good Quality Ground Water: This category of ground water occupies about 51% of total geographical area of the state. The good quality ground water is present along the flood plains of Sutluj, Beas, Ravi and Ghaggar rivers and also in the vicinity of major canals due to recharge of ground water aquifer with fresh water

Answer 2

Answer:

In the north and north-west of the Indian Subcontinent, the State of Punjab is a part of the Indus River System. The Godavari River enters the state of Andhra Pradesh near Bhurgampad Mandal and travels about 250 km to the east before joining the Bay of Bengal.

Explanation:

Punjab:

• Quaternary alluvial sediments from the Indus river basin are present in Punjab.
• The majority of the state's ground water is between 10 and 20 meters deep.
• Water levels are 20 to 40 meters deep, though, in the vicinity of important cities like Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar, and Sangrur.

Andhra Pradesh

• The Godavari, Krishna, and Pennar rivers, which make up the majority of the state of Andhra Pradesh's big and medium rivers, provide the majority of the surface waters.
• The state's thirteen districts are home to around 40000 small irrigation sources.

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