Question

Differentiate between Himalayan and the peninsular rivers.

Answer 1

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Himalayan Rivers

(1) The Himalayan rivers originate from the snow-covered mountains.

(2) These rivers have large basins and catchment areas.

(3) These rivers flow through deep nearly I-shaped valleys

(4) These rivers are perennial in nature and receive water both from the monsoon and the melting of the snow.

(5) These rivers are suitable for navigation as they flow over plain areas.

(6) These rivers form large deltas near their mouth.

Peninsular Rivers

(1) The Peninsular rivers mostly originate from peninsular plateaus.

(2) These rivers have small basins and catchment areas.

(3) These rivers flow through broad and shallow valleys

(4) These rivers are seasonal in nature as they receive water only from the monsoon rain.

(5) These rivers are not suitable for navigation as they flow over uneven land in plateau areas.

(6) These rivers form estuaries or smaller deltas.

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Answer 2

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.

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.