Question

differences b/w himalayan and peninsular mountains

Answer 1

Physiographic differences

Peninsular mountains are of relict type, a large portion of which has been subjected to extensive denudation.

Himalayan Mountains are young folded mountains.

Peninsular region has flat, shallow valley with a low gradient This is because their channels have approached base level of erosion.

Himalayan rivers are in their youth.

Structural Differences

Peninsular plateau is generally composed of crystalline rocks which have seen many cycles of granitic activity and metamorphism.

Himalayas are composed of sedimentary rocks.

ThePlateau has remained little or unaffected since Palaeozoic by any earth movements.

The Himalayas are still in the process of formation. They are young and experience an activist or another almost every day.

Answer 2

Himalayan Mountains:- 1) These rivers originate from the Himalayas.
2) These are perennial i.e. they have water throughout the year.
3) They get water from rain as well as from the melted snow.
4) They carry a lot of sand and silt.
5) The Brahmputra and The Ganga are navigable.
Peninsular Rivers:- 1) These rivers originate from the peninsular region.
2) These are seasonal i.e. they are dependent upon the seasons.
3) They get water from the rain but in the dry season the rivers have reduced flow of water.
4) They don't carry much sand and silt.
5) These aren't fit for navigation.


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