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प्रश्न
Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers.
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उत्तर
| Himalayan Rivers | Peninsular Rivers |
| 1. These rivers originate from the snowclad mountains of the Himalayas. | The peninsular rivers originate from the Deccan Plateau. |
| 2. The catchment area of the Himalayan rivers is very extensive. | The catchment area of the peninsular rivers is very limited. |
| 3. The Himalayan rivers are perennial. | The peninsular rivers are Seasonal. |
| 4. Suitable for irrigation | Not suitable for irrigation |
| 5. These rivers flow through deep gorges and canyons, in the Himalayan regions. | These rivers flow in deep rift valleys due to resistant terrain. |
| 6. Flowing slowly on a long stretch of flat land, these rivers form meanders. Hence, they are not suited for generation of hydel-power. | These rivers flow with high speed and form waterfalls. They are suitable for generation of hydel-power. |
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