The Himalayan and peninsular rivers

Question

Distinguish between each of the following pairs

The Himalayan and peninsular rivers

Answer 1

The Himalayan Rivers :

1. They are also called as North Indian Rivers.

2. The three important rivers are the Ganga, the Indus and the Brahmaputra.

3. They are longer and slow moving.

4. They are snow fed and hence perennial.

5. These rivers are navigable.

6. These rivers are more suitable for irrigation.

The Peninsular Rivers :

1. They are also called as South Indian Rivers.

2. The six important rivers are the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna, the Kaveri, the Narmada and the Tapi.

3. They are shorter and fast flowing.

4. They are rain-fed and not always perennial.

5. These rivers are not navigable.

6. These rivers are less suitable for irrigation.