Question

Give main characteristics of the largest peninsular river

Answer 1

Godavari

The Godavari is the largest peninsular river. Its length is about 1500 km. Its drainage basin is also the largest amongst the peninsular rivers

Main features of the Peninsular Rivers:

i. They flow in shallow valleys.

ii. Most of them are seasonal, not perennial.

iii. During summer there is considerable reduction in their water volume.

iv. Their erosive activity is very less.