discuss the significant difference between the himalaya
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The Peninsular rivers rise at much lower heights in the Western Ghats whereas the Himalayan river originates at high elevations. The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial which means they receive water from glacier and rainfall whereasHimalayan rivers are perennial which means they are seasonal-dependent on monsoon.
Answer: Himalayan River Peninsular Rivers
1 Himalayan rivers are perennial and flow the throughout the year. A large number of peninsular rivers are seasonal and flow during a certain period in a year.
2 They receive water from rainfall and melting snow of the mountains and glaciers. They receive water from rainfall only.
3 The Himalayan rivers have long courses. The peninsular river have short and shallow courses.
4 They carry a lot silt and sand. They carry very less or no silt and sand.
5 These rivers originate from the North of the Himalayan mountain ranges. They mainly originate in the Western Ghats.
6 Their drainage basins are large. Their drainage basins are small.
7 These rivers form big deltas. They form small deltas.
8 They are useful for irrigation, cultivation and navigation. They are seasonal and flow over rocky areas and are not useful for cultivation and navigation
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