The Peninsular Rivers

Correct answer: A. They depend more on rainfall

Peninsular rivers mainly depend on monsoon rainfall. For exams remember the source difference between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.

Correct answer: B. They flow westward

The Narmada and Tapi flow westward into the Arabian Sea. For exams also remember them as rift valley rivers.

Correct answer: A. Because it developed on a stable ancient landmass

The Peninsular plateau is an ancient and stable landmass. For exams treat its rivers as mature and more fixed in course.

Correct answer: B. They act as a water divide and direct most rivers eastward

The Western Ghats are a water divide near the Arabian Sea so most major rivers flow eastward. For exams focus on the role of a water divide.

Correct answer: C. Mahanadi Godavari Krishna Kaveri

Mahanadi Godavari Krishna and Kaveri flow toward the Bay of Bengal. For exams remember them as east flowing and delta forming rivers.

Correct answer: D. It rises near Amarkantak and flows westward

The Narmada rises near Amarkantak and flows westward into the Arabian Sea. For exams link Narmada with a rift valley.

Correct answer: A. Because their landform is old and has been leveled by erosion

The Peninsular plateau has undergone long erosion which makes gradients relatively gentle. For exams remember old landmass with mature river valleys.

Correct answer: B. Arabian Sea

The Tapi flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea. For exams remember both Narmada and Tapi as west flowing rivers.

Correct answer: C. Godavari delta and Narmada estuary

The Godavari forms a delta while the Narmada forms an estuary. For exams link east flowing rivers with deltas and west flowing rivers with estuaries.

Correct answer: D. Because their flow is strongly affected by monsoon rainfall

Peninsular rivers depend greatly on monsoon rainfall so discharge rises during rains. For exams understand them as rivers with seasonal flow.

Correct answer: A. Bhima and Tungabhadra

Bhima and Tungabhadra are major tributaries of the Krishna. For exams remember these names with the Krishna basin.

Correct answer: B. It rises in the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal

The Kaveri rises in the Brahmagiri region of the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal. For exams treat it as an important east flowing river of South India.

Correct answer: D. It forms a delta in the Bay of Bengal

The Mahanadi flows eastward and forms a delta in the Bay of Bengal. For exams remember it as a major delta linked with Odisha.

Correct answer: A. They form estuaries as shorter and swifter west flowing streams

The Narmada and Tapi flow a shorter westward distance and form estuaries. For exams remember estuary rather than delta for them.

Correct answer: B. Plateau slopes and waterfalls

Plateau slopes and waterfalls are useful for hydropower. For exams connect the Peninsular plateau with waterfalls.

Correct answer: C. Godavari

The Godavari is considered to originate near Nashik in Maharashtra. For exams remember it along with the longest Peninsular river.

Correct answer: A. They rise in the Western Ghats and travel long courses to the eastern coast

East flowing rivers cross the plateau through long courses so their basins can be large. For exams remember the large basins of Godavari and Krishna.

Correct answer: B. Ganga

The Ganga belongs to the Himalayan river system. For exams classify Ganga as Himalayan and Krishna Kaveri Tapi as Peninsular.

Correct answer: C. It is an example of inland drainage

The Luni does not reach the sea and is an example of inland drainage. For exams link it with the arid region of Rajasthan.

Correct answer: D. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

Kaveri water sharing has mainly been linked with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. For exams remember river disputes with their related river basins.

Correct answer: A. It is one of the largest river basins of Peninsular India

The Godavari basin is very large in Peninsular India. For exams remember it as both Dakshin Ganga and a large basin.

Correct answer: B. Because they flow over hard and stable rocky terrain

Hard and stable Peninsular terrain makes river courses more fixed. For exams study stable plateau with fixed drainage.

Correct answer: D. Because their flow is linked with short period heavy monsoon rainfall

Floods in Peninsular rivers are often linked with intense monsoon rainfall. For exams focus on seasonal flow and sudden rise in discharge.

Correct answer: A. Narmada Arabian Sea

The Narmada flows westward into the Arabian Sea. For exams separate east and west flowing rivers by their receiving sea.

Correct answer: B. Because distance is short and slope is steep between Western Ghats and Arabian Sea

The Western Ghats are close to the Arabian Sea so west flowing rivers have steeper gradients. For exams remember short distance with steep slope.