Peninsular Rivers – Complete Analysis
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What are Peninsular Rivers?
Peninsular rivers originate from the Deccan Plateau in South India. These rivers are mainly rain-fed and are seasonal in nature.
Major Peninsular Rivers
- Godavari
- Krishna
- Cauvery
- Narmada
- Tapti
Godavari River
- Origin: Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)
- Second longest river in India
- Flows through: Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
- Empties into Bay of Bengal
Godavari is also known as the "Ganga of the South".
Krishna River
- Origin: Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra)
- Flows through: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
- Major tributaries: Tungabhadra, Bhima
Cauvery River
- Origin: Brahmagiri Hills (Karnataka)
- Flows through: Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- Important river for South Indian agriculture
Narmada and Tapti Rivers
- Flow westward into the Arabian Sea
- Unique among Indian rivers
- Located between Vindhya and Satpura ranges
Key Features of Peninsular Rivers
- Seasonal (dependent on monsoon rainfall)
- Smaller drainage basin
- Fixed river course
- Less prone to floods
Exam Focus Points
- Origins of Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
- West-flowing rivers (Narmada, Tapti)
- Differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
These topics are frequently asked in UPSC, SSC and other competitive exams.
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