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Describe the major characteristics of the rivers of Peninsular India. (200 words)

FEATURES	PENINSULAR RIVER
Place of origin	Peninsular plateau and central highland.
Nature of flow	Seasonal; dependent on monsoon rainfall.
Type of drainage	Super imposed, rejuvenated resulting in trellis, radial and rectangular patterns.
Nature of river	Smaller, fixed course with well-adjusted valleys.
Catchment area	Relatively smaller basin.
Age of the river	Old rivers with graded profile, and have almost reached their base levels.
Erosive nature	Low erosive capability
Gorging	Deep valleys are not produced as they flow through hard crystalline rocks.
Navigability	Less chances for inland navigation.
Causation of floods	Infrequent floods.

POSTED ON 27-05-2020 BY ADMIN

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