Question

Give two differences between rivers of Northern India and the rivers of Southern (Peninsular) India.

Answer 1

Rivers of Northern India	Rivers of Peninsular India
(i) Glaciers usually feed rivers in Northern India.	The rivers of Peninsular India are mainly fed by rainwater.
(ii) They are mainly perennial rivers, e.g. Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus.	They are mostly non-pereninal rivers e.g·. Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, etc.
(iii) They are prone to floods in the rainy season.	They are not prone to floods usually.
(iv) They are suitable for navigation as they flow gently in the plains.	They are not suitable for navigation as they flow swiftly over the highlands and plateaus.