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प्रश्न
Write three characteristics of the Peninsular river.
उत्तर
These rivers originate in the peninsular plateau and central highland. These are seasonal as it is dependent on monsoon rainfall. They reflect the superimposed type of drainage pattern and rejuvenated resulting in trellis, radial, and rectangular patterns. These rivers are smaller having fixed courses with well-adjusted valleys. Their catchment area is a relatively smaller basin. These rivers are old rivers with graded profiles and have almost reached their base levels.
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