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Discuss the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers.
Himalayan rivers are fed by melting glaciers and snowfall in the Himalayas. Peninsular rivers primarily depend on rainfall received within the peninsular region. Himalayan rivers exhibit significant seasonal variations in their water flow.
Himalayan rivers are fed by melting glaciers and snowfall in the Himalayas. Peninsular rivers primarily depend on rainfall received within the peninsular region. Himalayan rivers exhibit significant seasonal variations in their water flow.
See lessCompare the east-flowing and the west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau.
East flowing rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal, whereas west These Rivers drain into the Arabian Sea. East flowing rivers form deltas on the east coast. Whereas west-flowing rivers do not form any delta. They form estuaries.
East flowing rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal, whereas west These Rivers drain into the Arabian Sea. East flowing rivers form deltas on the east coast. Whereas west-flowing rivers do not form any delta. They form estuaries.
See lessWhy are rivers important for the country’s economy?
Rivers are essential for the country's economy because they are helpful for transportation and navigation, and they also produce hydroelectricity. We often say that India is a land of many rivers, as they are a crucial part of our culture and mythology. After all, most human civilizations were bornRead more
Rivers are essential for the country’s economy because they are helpful for transportation and navigation, and they also produce hydroelectricity. We often say that India is a land of many rivers, as they are a crucial part of our culture and mythology. After all, most human civilizations were born along river valleys.
See lessWhat is the bhabar?
Bhabar or Bhabhar is a region south of the Lower Himalayas and the Sivalik Hills in Garhwal and Kumaon, India. The Bhabhar region contains some of the largest cities of Kumaon and Garhwal: Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani, Rishikesh, Ramnagar, Tanakpur and Kotdwar.
Bhabar or Bhabhar is a region south of the Lower Himalayas and the Sivalik Hills in Garhwal and Kumaon, India. The Bhabhar region contains some of the largest cities of Kumaon and Garhwal: Dehradun, Haridwar, Haldwani, Rishikesh, Ramnagar, Tanakpur and Kotdwar.
See lessName the three major divisions of the Himalayas from north to south.
The Himalayas has three major divisions- Himadri, Himachal Himalayas and Shiwaliks. A part of Shiwaliks lies in the Eastern and Northeastern part of Punjab, running parallel with the border of Himachal Pradesh.
The Himalayas has three major divisions- Himadri, Himachal Himalayas and Shiwaliks. A part of Shiwaliks lies in the Eastern and Northeastern part of Punjab, running parallel with the border of Himachal Pradesh.
See lessWhich plateau lies between the Aravali and the Vindhya ranges?
Malwa Plateau is the plateau that lies between Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Streching from present day western central Madhya Pradesh to South-Eastern Rajasthan, the region of malwa once was part of Ujjain.
Malwa Plateau is the plateau that lies between Aravali and Vindhya ranges. Streching from present day western central Madhya Pradesh to South-Eastern Rajasthan, the region of malwa once was part of Ujjain.
See lessName the island group of India having a coral origin.
Lakshadweep is a group of islands having Coral Origin. In India, A group of islands is called an archipelago. The Lakshadweep is located on the shore of Kerala in the south region.
Lakshadweep is a group of islands having Coral Origin. In India, A group of islands is called an archipelago. The Lakshadweep is located on the shore of Kerala in the south region.
See lessDistinguish between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats
The Western Ghats continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But the Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers. Western Ghats average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea-level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 metres above sea level.
The Western Ghats continuous and can be crossed through passes only. But the Eastern Ghats has been divided into several parts by large rivers. Western Ghats average elevation is 900 to 1,100 meters above sea-level. But the average elevation of Eastern Ghats is about 600 metres above sea level.
See lessDistinguish between Bhangar and Khadar
The Bhangar belt is the region that comprises old alluvial plains. The Khadar belt is the newly formed plains due to alluvial deposits along the course of the rivers. These plains represent upland alluvial tracts. Continuous deposition of alluvial soil happens in the plains of Bhangar.
The Bhangar belt is the region that comprises old alluvial plains. The Khadar belt is the newly formed plains due to alluvial deposits along the course of the rivers. These plains represent upland alluvial tracts. Continuous deposition of alluvial soil happens in the plains of Bhangar.
See lessWhich are the major physiographic divisions of India? Contrast the relief of the Himalayan region with that of the Peninsular plateau
The Major Physiographic Divisions of India are islands, coastal plains, Indian deserts, peninsular plateaus, northern plains, and northern mountain ranges. The Himalayas, in combination with the Trans-Himalaya and Purvanchal Hills, form the Northern Himalayas which extend from Punjab to Assam (incluRead more
The Major Physiographic Divisions of India are islands, coastal plains, Indian deserts, peninsular plateaus, northern plains, and northern mountain ranges. The Himalayas, in combination with the Trans-Himalaya and Purvanchal Hills, form the Northern Himalayas which extend from Punjab to Assam (including Nepal).
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