Question

How are north Indian rivers different from Peninsular rivers?

Answer 1

These are different from peninsular rivers because they have the following features:

• Place of origin: Peninsular plateau and central highland.
• Nature of flow: Seasonal as it is dependent on monsoon rainfall.
• Type of drainage: Superimposed, rejuvenated resulting in trellis, radial, and rectangular patterns.
• Nature of river: Smaller, fixed course with well-adjusted valleys.
• Catchment area: Relatively smaller basin.
• Age of the river: Old rivers with graded profiles, and have almost reached their base levels.