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Question
Name the two categories of rivers of India.
Solution
On the basis of the area of origin, the rivers of India are divided into the categories :
- the north Indian rivers or the Himalayan rivers — which originate from glaciers in mountains.
- the south Indian rivers or peninsular rivers — which are fed by rains.
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