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