Question

Difference between the two drainage system of India


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Answer 1

Answer:

Drainage System of India

The drainage system of India, that is, the rivers, is divided into two major groups:

• the Himalayan rivers

• the Peninsular rivers

The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial which means they receive water from glacier and rainfall whereas Himalayan rivers are perennial which means they are seasonal-dependent on monsoon. The Peninsular river have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.