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SubjectsGeographyIndian GeographyChapter 5 — Rivers & Drainage5.2 Peninsular Rivers

Topic 5.2 · Geography · Rivers & Drainage

Peninsular Rivers

Peninsular Rivers is studied as part of "Rivers & Drainage" (Indian Geography) in Geography. Indian drainage is divided between Himalayan rivers (perennial, glacial) and Peninsular rivers (seasonal, rainfall-fed), with important dams, lakes and waterfalls.

In the examination context, peninsular rivers carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.

Important Facts

Brahmaputra
Rises in Tibet; known as Tsangpo there
Godavari
Largest peninsular river — the 'Dakshin Ganga'
Bhakra Nangal
On the Sutlej, one of Asia's highest dams
Ganga system
Largest basin in India

Key Points

  • Ganga system — Largest basin in India
  • Brahmaputra — Rises in Tibet; known as Tsangpo there
  • Godavari — Largest peninsular river — the 'Dakshin Ganga'
  • Bhakra Nangal — On the Sutlej, one of Asia's highest dams

Important Names

Jawaharlal NehruLaxman

Important Dates

1954First Five Year Plan initiated major river valley projects
Exam-Oriented Notes
  • »Peninsular rivers flow east except Narmada and Tapi (westward). Match rivers with their tributaries and dams — a very common format.

Related topics

5.1 Himalayan Rivers5.3 Dams, Lakes & Waterfalls5.4 Drainage Patterns
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