Question

Why the peninsular rivers are seasonal in nature?

Answer 1

Answer:

Peninsular rivers are seasonal as they are rain-fedrivers i.e. they are filled up only by rain water. they do not have a water source which can provide them water like the rivers of the northern plains which are fed by the glaciers of Himalayas.

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Answer 2

The origin of peninsular rivers lie in plateaus and small hills.

There is no snow to feed them.

These rivers are seasonal and dries up in summer.

They are dependent upon rainfall.

Among all peninsular rivers of India,Cauvery is least seasonal because of long rainy season in its basin.

Examples of peninsular rivers are: Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Narmada and Tapi.