Physiography and Drainage Part 4 (Maharashtra Board)

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India has two main river systems, the Himalayan and Peninsular, with important rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, and Tapi forming part of these systems. The rivers play a crucial role in shaping the country's drainage system, with the Western Ghats and Vindhya Range impacting the flow direction.

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  • India's drainage system is classified into the Himalayan river system and the Peninsular river system, with rivers like the Ganga, Yamuna, Indus, Narmada, and Tapi playing crucial roles in these networks.
  • The geographical features of India, such as the Western Ghats and Vindhya Range, significantly impact the flow of rivers, shaping the direction and formation of deltas at their endpoints.

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Recent questions

  • What are the two main river systems in India?

    Himalayan river system and Peninsular river system

  • Where does the River Indus originate?

    Mansarovar Lake in Tibet

  • What is the longest westward-flowing river in India?

    Narmada

  • Which rivers form deltas at their endpoints in India?

    Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri

  • What major water divides influence river flow in India?

    Western Ghats and Vindhya Range

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India's Two Main River Systems: Overview

  • India's drainage system is divided into two main river systems: the Himalayan river system and the Peninsular river system.
  • The Himalayan river system includes the River Indus, originating from Mansarovar Lake in Tibet, passing through India and Pakistan, and flowing into the Arabian Sea. It is joined by important rivers like Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Beas.
  • The Ganga River System originates from Gangotri in Uttarakhand, with the River Ganga being joined by its main tributary, Yamuna, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Other significant rivers joining the Ganga include Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi, Chambal, Betwa, Ken, Son, and Damodar.
  • The Peninsular river system consists of East Flowing Rivers and West Flowing Rivers. Narmada, the longest westward-flowing river, starts from Amarkantak Hills in Madhya Pradesh and ends in the Arabian Sea, passing through the Gulf of Khambat. Tapi is the second longest westward-flowing river, originating in Betul district and also ending in the Gulf of Khambat.
  • East Flowing Rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri are significant in the Peninsular region, forming deltas at their endpoints. The Western Ghats and Vindhya Range act as major water divides, influencing the direction of river flow in India.
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