how are Indian rivers important for its natural heritage? class 10
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Indian rivers are important for its natural heritage as follows :
1. Rivers are the biggest source of fresh water. Other bodies contains 96% of their water as saline water.
2. It is the backbone of human civilization. Most of civilization started near rivers because it provides fertile soil for irrigation and transportation.
3. River water is also used for producing electricity. Hydroelectric plants are built in rivers for the creation of electricity. One of the example is at Bhakra Nangal Dam.
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They are important for natural heritage as they have history and benefits associated with them.
- Our country is blessed to have so many rivers such as Ganga, Narmada, Yamuna etc. Some rivers, such as the Ganga, which start in the Himalayas, run all year.
- The largest source of fresh water is rivers. Water from rivers has been used for various purposes since ages.
- They serve as the foundation of human civilisation. Because rivers provide excellent land for irrigation and transportation, most civilizations began near them.
- They supply water for drinking as well as irrigation. River water is now a days also be utilised to generate power.
- In India, several rivers are also regarded sacred and are venerated, describing their link with our heritage
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