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Drainage

ICSE · Class 12 · Geography

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Evolution of the Indian River System

  • The Indian drainage system evolved over millions of years and represents different geological periods
  • Two main divisions exist: Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers, based on their evolution and geological origins
  • Himalayan rivers are examples of antecedent drainage - they existed before the mountain ranges were formed and cut through them as they rose
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The Himalayan River Systems

  • Three major Himalayan river systems: Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra drainage systems
  • All originate from the Tibetan Highlands or nearby regions and flow across younger, active mountain ranges
  • These rivers are perennial, receiving water from both snowmelt and rainfall throughout the year
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Indus Drainage System - Details

  • The Indus and its five main tributaries form a comprehensive drainage system in northwestern India and Pakistan
  • The Indus rises at 5,180m near Manasarowar Lake and flows for 2,880 km to the Arabian Sea
  • The Jhelum originates at Verinag spring in Kashmir and joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan (724 km)
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Ganga Drainage System - Details

  • The Ganga originates in Garhwal Himalayas at 6,600m altitude from the union of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devaprayag
  • Total length of 2,525 km with 2,415 km in India and 110 km in Bangladesh
  • Drainage basin area of 8,61,404 sq km, the largest in India

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A drainage system refers toAntecedent drainage refers to riversConsequent drainage refers to rivers whoseThe Indobrahma (or Shiwalik) Theory suggestsThe Himalayan rivers originate from

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