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ANKIT JARWALAIR 205· 2025

Question Q.6GS1GS2

Highlight the salient differences between the Himalayan and the Peninsular drainage Systems.

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Main Body

Himalayan drainage system is perennial drainage system while peninsular drainage is mainly monsoon dependent.

Similarity:

1High density population around river
2Agriculture major occupying
2incidence of flood during monsoon season

Himalayan rivers [map shown with Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Sutlej, Ganges, Narmada, Indus, etc.]

PENINSULAR [map shown with Godavari, Kaveri, Mahanadi, etc.]

Himalayan and peninsular drainage system.

Himalayan rivers: (1) perennial, nature ex glacier fed

Peninsular rivers: (1) non-perennial due to monsoon dependence

2High agriculture (2) peninsular producing due to produced and low fertility in soil deputing
2Meandering and changing course regularly (2) hard rock structure reduces chance of meandering
4high groundwater level (4) low permeability of rock and low gradual recharge little infiltration of green revolution
5allowed green revolution (5) green revolution
6climate make like glacial extent environment etc (2) Maharaja flood
2Uttarkashi

Both drainage system are becoming vulnerable to ignite climate patting and recent flows towards distributing opener is step in right direction for creating balance.

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Conclusion

Both drainage systems are becoming vulnerable to ignite climate patting and recent flows towards distributing opener is step in right direction for creating balance.

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Diagram

Two maps showing Himalayan and Peninsular drainage systems with major rivers marked including Brahmaputra, Yamuna, Sutlej, Ganges, Narmada, Indus in Himalayan system and Godavari, Kaveri, Mahanadi in Peninsular system

  • Clear comparison with maps
  • Identifies key similarities and differences
  • Uses diagrams effectively
  • Addresses climate vulnerability
  • Mentions green revolution impact

Topper

ANKIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Geography

Drainage Systems

Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage

Writing Stats

188

Total words

7

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