differentiate between Himalayan and peninsular drainage system?
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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 water helps in the irrigation of Northern Plains. In contrast, Peninsular rivers irrigate Deccan Plateau.
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1. Himalayan rivers are perennial rivers while peninsular rivers are. seasonal.
2. Himalayan rivers do erosional activities and bring huge deposit of sedimentation while peninsular rivers have very less sedimentation.
3. Himalayan rivers usually change their courses but peninsular rivers mostly keep on their tracks.
4. Himalayan rivers make huge deltas while peninsular rivers make small deltas or estuaries.
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