Question

State two differences between Himalayan and Peninsular river systems.

In what two ways are the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular river different from each other.

Answer 1

Aspect	Himalayan rivers	Peninsular rivers
Source	Himalayan rivers originate from glaciers and snowfields in the Himalayas.	Peninsular rivers primarily originate from the plateau and hills and are mainly rain-fed.
Flow	These rivers are perennial and flow all year round due to the melting of snow and continuous rainfall.	Peninsular rivers are seasonal, depending on the monsoon rains for their flow.
Length	Himalayan rivers are generally longer, flowing through plains like the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra.	Peninsular rivers are shorter in length and flow over rocky plateaus.
Course	Himalayan rivers have a meandering course, forming deep gorges, meanders, and large deltas.	Peninsular rivers have a more direct, less meandering course, flowing over steep slopes and forming estuaries.
Examples:	Rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra are prime examples of Himalayan rivers.	Rivers such as the Godavari, Krishna, Narmada, and Tapi are examples of Peninsular rivers.