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Indian Rivers and Water Resources

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

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Drainage System of India

  • India's drainage system evolved with three physiographic units: Himalayas, Peninsular Plateau, and Indo-Gangetic Plain
  • Two main categories: Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers
  • Himalayan rivers are perennial (flow throughout the year) due to rainfall and snow melting
2

Himalayan River Systems

  • Indus System: Originates near Lake Manasarovar, flows northwest, tributaries include Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
  • Ganga System: Twin sources - Gangotri glacier (Bhagirathi) and Satopanth glacier (Alakananda), meet at Devprayag
  • Brahmaputra System: Known as Tsangpo in Tibet, enters India as Siang then Dihang, becomes Brahmaputra in Assam
3

Peninsular River Systems

  • Most major rivers (except Narmada and Tapti) flow from west to east
  • Godavari is the largest peninsular river system, originates at Triambak near Nasik
  • Krishna is the second largest east-flowing river
4

Water Use and Management

  • Three main uses: Agriculture (largest consumer), Domestic purposes, Industrial use
  • Surface water flows and groundwater are interconnected
  • Stock vs Flow concept: Stock is water stored at a point in time, Flow is continuous movement

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