Question

Different between Himalayan and peninsular drainage system​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

$\huge{\boxed{\red{\boxed{\boxed{\mathfrak{Answer}}}}}}$

Difference between Himalayan and peninsular drainage system are as follows :-

$\star$ Himalayan rivers form a V-shaped valley, while Peninsular watercourses form valley having a U-shape.

$\star$ Himalayan rivers water helps in the irrigation of Northern Plains. In contrast, Peninsular rivers irrigate Deccan Plateau.

$\star$ The drainage basin of Himalayan rivers is comparatively larger than the Peninsular rivers.

$\star$ Himalayan rivers get water from snow and rain, whereas Peninsular rivers are fed by rain only.

$\star$ The bedrocks of Himalayan rivers are soft, sedimentary and easily erodible. Conversely, bedrocks of Peninsular rivers are hard, resistant and not easily erodible.

$\star$ Himalayan Rivers are the water bodies that emanate from the north of Himalayan mountain ranges. On the other extreme, Peninsular Rivers include those watercourses that arise from, Western Ghats or Central Highlands.