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What are the two broad categories of India’s drainage system?
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India’s drainage system is broadly divided into two categories: Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers. This division is based on origin and relief features.
Why are Himalayan rivers called perennial rivers?
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Himalayan rivers are perennial because they receive water throughout the year from both rainfall and melting snow. This keeps their flow regular in most seasons.
Describe the general course of Himalayan rivers after they originate.
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Himalayan rivers first flow parallel to the main mountain axis. Then they bend sharply south and cut through the mountains, forming deep V-shaped valleys.
What are the three principal Himalayan river systems?
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The three principal Himalayan river systems are the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
Where does the Indus originate, and which tributaries are important in India?
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The Indus originates on the northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet near Lake Manasarovar. Its important tributaries in India are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
Which Indian states are covered by the tributaries of the Indus system?
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The tributaries of the Indus system cover Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh.
What are the twin sources of the Ganga?
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The Ganga has twin sources. The Bhagirathi rises from the Gangotri glacier, and the Alakananda rises from the Satopanth glacier near Badrinath. They join at Devprayag to form the Ganga.
Where does the Ganga emerge from the hills?
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The Ganga emerges from the hills at Haridwar.
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