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What are differences between the Himalayan rivers and the peninsular rivers? Explain them with reasons.                                                                                             (5)  

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The differences between Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers are given below

Himalayan Rivers	Peninsular Rivers
They rise glaciers or springs in high mountains. Perennial in nature due to originating from glaciers. Their plains are fertile as they deposit alluvium regularly. Generation of hydroelectricity only possible in hilly regions, as they are slow flowing in the plains. Dams are required to create waterfalls. Canal construction is easy as soil is not rocky.	They rise from plateaus and highlands. Seasonal as they get water from rainfall.   They do not deposit silt. Fertile land exists only in their deltas. They flow at high speed due to undulating topography and form waterfalls, thus being suitable for hydro-electricity generation. Canal construction is difficult because of hard rocks and undulating surface.