Question

Classify the river systems in India.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Classify Indian river systems.
• Explain the Himalayan rivers.
• Explain the Peninsular rivers.

Answer:
Based on source, the river systems in India can be classified into two major groups:

• The Himalayan rivers
• The Peninsular rivers

The Himalayan rivers

• Himalayan rivers originate from the glaciers of the Himalayan mountains.
• These rivers are perennial in nature.
• Himalayan rivers are longer and make large deltas in the mouth.
• Examples: Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers.

The Peninsular rivers

• The peninsular rivers originate from the peninsular plateau and the central highlands.
• These rivers are seasonal in nature.
• Peninsular rivers are shorter and make small deltas in the mouth.
• Examples: Narmada, Tapi, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri rivers.