Question

Write a short note on the Peninsular Rivers.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define peninsular rivers.
• Explain east-flowing river and west-flowing river.

Solution

The Peninsular Rivers are in the southern peninsular rivers. These rivers are rain-fed rivers. Therefore, these rivers are seasonal rivers. The rivers can be divided into :

1. East flowing rivers : Many rivers flow in the eastern side of the Peninsula due to the slant. These rivers are generally big compared to the west-flowing rivers. The eastern rivers make a delta when they reach the bay of Bengal. E.g. Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri
2. West flowing rivers : The main west flowing rivers are Narmada and Tapi. The other important rivers are Luni, Mahi, Sabarmati.