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The rivers of peninsular India are not suitable for inland waterways because ______.

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The rivers of peninsular India are not suitable for inland waterways because ______.

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  • they are perennial

  • they flow over flat terrain

  • they make lot of waterfalls

  • they have lot of tributaries

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Solution

The rivers of peninsular India are not suitable for inland waterways because they make lot of waterfalls.

Explanation:

Peninsular rivers flow over uneven, rocky plateau terrain characterised by steep gradients, rocky beds, and numerous waterfalls and rapids, which severely obstruct the navigation of boats and large vessels.

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