Question

Differentiate between Himalayan and peninsular drainage system

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

himalayan drainage system÷

1.rivers occupy large basin and catchment area

2.perennial in nature

3.forms meander(Zigzag shape) in plain area because of high sediment carrot carried and deposited

4. huge delta

peninsular drainage system

1.small basins and catchment area

2.as such they flow in more or less in straight course

3. Rivers like narmada and tapi make estuaries where as big river forms delta like godavari and Kaveri

4.rainfed