Major Rivers of India

India is a country blessed with numerous rivers, mountains, and plateaus, which are important for the country’s agriculture, culture, and history.

The major rivers of India,

1. Himalayan Rivers

• Ganga River 
• Yamuna River
• Brahmaputra River
• Indus River
• Ghaghara
• Kosi
• Sutlej
• Beas

2. Rivers of Central India

• Narmada River
• Tapti River
• Mahanadi River
• Godavari
• Wainganga
• Son

3. Rivers of Southern India

• Godavari River
• Krishna River
• Cauvery (Kaveri) River
• Tungabhadra River 
• Penna (Penner) River 
• Vaigai River

4. Rivers of Western India

• Narmada River
• Tapti (Tapi) River
• Mahi River
• Sabarmati River
• Luni River

5. Significance of Rivers

• Rivers are crucial for our daily lives. They provide water for drinking, farming, and generating electricity. They also support a rich diversity of plants and animals.
• Many cities and towns have developed along rivers because they provide a reliable source of water.
• Rivers are also a part of our culture and heritage. Many festivals and rituals in India are centred around rivers, celebrating their importance to our lives.

6. Other Geographical Features

• The map also shows mountain ranges like the Himalayas in the north, the Vindhya and Satpura ranges in central India, and the Western Ghats along the western coast.
• The different plateaus, like the Chotanagpur plateau and the Deccan plateau, are also marked. Plateaus are elevated flatlands and are important for mining and agriculture.