Question

distinguish between the himalayan and peninsular rivers

Answer 1

Himalayan River-
. originated from Himalayan mts.
.snow fed rivers
. perennial rivers
. present in North
. have distinct courses-upper, middle and lower
.they are larger

peninsular rivers-
. originated from peninsular Highlands
. rain fed rivers
. seasonal rivers
. present in South
. has no distinct division
. they are shorter

Answer 2

Himalayan Rivers:-
* they are perennial rivers i.e they have water throughout the year.
* they have glaciers as their source.
* The Himalayan Rivers have long courses flowing through the rugged mountains, level plains and marshy deltaic tracts.
Peninsular Rivers:-
* they are seasonal rivers.
* they have plateaus or low hills as their sources.
* The Peninsular Rivers are mostly smaller flowing through the plateau and narrow coastal plains.