Discuss the significat different between the Himalayan and the peninsula
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The significant difference between the Himalayan and peninsular rivers are:
Himalayan rivers:
1. These rivers rise from the snow covered Himalayas and hence these are perennial.
2. These rivers do not have any waterfalls. Hence these are not useful for generation of water power.
3. The Himalayan rivers have large basins an extensive catchment areas. Therefore these have a large volume of water.
4. These rivers flow over plains. Therefore these are useful for irrigation and navigation.
5. These rivers pass through deep gorges and before entering the plains have meandering courses on Plains.
6. These rivers form vast Alluvial Plains for depositing sediments.
7. Many important towns have developed on the course of these rivers.
Rivers of the Peninsula:
1. The peninsular rivers are seasonal they gets supply of water from summer rainfall.
2. These rivers make waterfalls and cataracts on the plateau hence these are useful for hydroelectric projects
3. The peninsular rivers have small basins and small catchment areas therefore these do not have a large volume of water.
4. These rivers flow on Rocky areas and are not used for irrigation and navigation.
5. These rivers flow through Shallow river valleys and have straight courses.
6. These rivers do not bring fertile alluvium and do not form Alluvial plains.
7. Very few towns have developed on the bank of these rivers.
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