Q1
What do peninsular rivers depend on mainly?
AMonsoon rainfall
BGlacial melt
CUnderground water only
DOcean currents
CBSEClass 9 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 8 · Topic 2
The Peninsular River Systems
Peninsular rivers, like the Godavari, Krishna, and Narmada, depend mainly on monsoon rainfall, making them seasonal (non-perennial) compared
Core concept
Unlike Himalayan rivers, peninsular rivers don't have glacial sources, so their water flow depends heavily on monsoon rains, causing significant seasonal variation in water levels.
How it works
The Godavari, often called the 'Ganga of the South', is one of the longest peninsular rivers, flowing through several states before reaching the Bay of Bengal.
Why it matters
The Narmada and Tapi are unique among peninsular rivers because they flow westward into the Arabian Sea, unlike most other peninsular rivers that flow eastward.
Key detail
Peninsular rivers, though smaller in flow than Himalayan rivers, are important for irrigation, hydroelectric projects, and support significant agricultural activity in southern India.
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• Peninsular rivers depend mainly on monsoon rainfall.
• They are seasonal, unlike perennial Himalayan rivers.
• The Godavari is called the 'Ganga of the South'.
• The Godavari flows through several states to the Bay of Bengal.
• The Narmada and Tapi flow westward.
• Most other peninsular rivers flow eastward.
• Peninsular rivers support irrigation and hydroelectric projects.
• They are important for agriculture in southern India.