Differentiate between Himalayan and peninsular rivers. write a brief note on rivers of Telangana.
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Explanation:
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
Answer:
Himalayan rivers get water from snow and rain, whereas Peninsular rivers are fed by rain only. ... Himalayan rivers water helps in the irrigation of Northern Plains. In contrast, Peninsular rivers irrigate Deccan Plateau. Himalayan rivers form a V-shaped valley, while Peninsular watercourses form valley having a U-shape.
The River Godavari with its tributaries viz., Pranahita, Pedda Vagu, Manjira, Maner, Kinnerasani, Sileru and Pamuleru drain whole of northern Telangana.
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River of Telangana For Telangana PSC.
River Godavari River
Length (Kms) 1465
Length (Miles) 910
Drainage Area 312812
Districts of Telangana Nizamabad, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warrangal, Khammam