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PRAJAPATI JITENDRAAIR 287· 2025

Question Q6GS1GS2

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

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Indian geography offers diverse topological and geomorphological features creating unique system. Salient difference between Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage system: [Includes comparison table and map showing: Himalayan drainage vs Peninsular drainage] I Rivers originate from Himalayas and are youthful stage II Himalayan block is tilted towards north-west III Himalayan block is tilted towards north-west (newly differentiated flow of stray Eg: Indus, Sutlej system) I Rivers originate from detached eastern-western block are old and mature II Peninsular block is tilted towards eastern side They gradually flow in westerly direction III Peninsular block is tilted towards eastern side They Creativity east flow Eg: Godavari, Krishniya Thus Himalayan and Peninsular drainage system offers unique geographical landscapes contributing to different climatic region.

Table continuation with detailed comparison: Himalayan Rivers: I They from Vishape valleys bring sediments, they making vast floodplains (Ganga delta) III Himalayan block is tilted towards north-west (newly differentiated flow of stray Eg: Indus, Sutlej system) Peninsular Rivers: II They from U-shaped valleys, breaches, due to their mature stage III Peninsular block is tilted towards eastern side They Creativity east flow Eg: Godavari, Krishniya Thus Himalayan and Peninsular drainage system offers unique geographical landscapes contributing to different climatic region.

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Conclusion

Thus Himalayan and Peninsular drainage system offers unique geographical landscapes contributing to different climatic region.

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Diagram

Map of India showing Himalayan drainage system (northern rivers) and Peninsular drainage system (southern rivers) with labeled rivers including Indus, Sutlej, Godavari, Krishna

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PRAJAPATI JITENDRA

AIR 2872025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

Scheduled and Tribal Areas

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