Question

Distinguish between himalayan and peninsular river give three points

Answer 1

Answer:

BASIS FOR COMPARISON HIMALAYAN RIVERS PENINSULAR RIVERS

Meaning Himalayan Rivers are the rivers that originate from Himalayan ranges and flows throughout the year. Peninsular Rivers include those rivers that arises from Western Ghats and receive water only during a particular period.

Nature Perennial Non-perennial

Form Delta Some rivers form delta while others form Estuary

Shape Meandering Straight

Rocks Bed rocks are soft, sedimentary and easily erodible Bed rocks are hard, resistant and not easily erodible

Fed by Snow and rain Rain

Drainage basin Large Small

Irrigate Northern Plains Deccan Plateau

Valley V-shaped valley is formed U-shaped valley is formed