Question

Give a geographical reason for the following:

The rivers of south India are less suitable for irrigation than the rivers of north India.

Answer 1

The rivers of South India are non-perennial, as they are fed by rainwater and so dry up after rainy seasons, while the rivers of North India are perennial, as they are fed by glaciers. Therefore, the rivers of South India are less suitable for irrigation throughout the year than the rivers of North India.