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any three differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?
Why do we need elections?
What are the main physiographic divisions of erstwhile state of Jammu &
Kashmir
Answers
ans 1) The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial which means they receive water from glacier and rainfall whereas Himalayan rivers are perennial which means they are seasonal-dependent on monsoon. The Peninsular river have narrow catchment area whereas the Himalayan rivers have large catchment area.
ans 2) Elections are a democratic way of selecting representatives.
They ensure that the representatives rule as per the wishes of the people.
Elections help voters to choose representatives who will make laws for them, form the government and take major decisions.
The voters can choose the party whose policies will guide the government and law making.
Thus election is a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to.
ans 3) The State is divided into three geographic regions viz. Ladakh, Kashmir Valley and Jammu. The higher regions are covered by Pir Panjal, Karakoram and inner Himalayan ranges of mountains. The important river systems of the State are the Chenab, the Tawi and the Jhelum.