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Discuss the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers.

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  • Himalayan Rivers
    Peninsular Rivers
    • Originate from Himalayas
    • Originate in the Western Ghats
    • These are perennial rivers.
    • These are seasonal rivers.
    • They receive water from rain as well as from melted snow from the lofty mountains.
  • These rivers are dependent upon rainfall. During the dry season, even the large rivers have reduced flow of water

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