Difference Between Himalayan and Peninsular River:
The following are the points of difference between Himalayan and Peninsular River-
| Himalayan River | Peninsular River |
|---|---|
| These rivers originate from the lofty Himalayan ranges and are named as the Himalayan rivers. | These rivers originate in the Peninsular Plateau and are named as Peninsular rivers. |
| The Himalayan rivers are perennial as they are both glacial and rainfed. The perennial nature of these rivers makes them useful for irrigation. | The Peninsular rivers are non-perennial or seasonal as they are only rainfed with the only exception of Cauveri. As such these rivers are much less useful for irrigation. |
| The Himalayan rivers are longer in the course and have a large river basin. | The Peninsular rivers are smaller in the course and have a small river basin. |
| Himalayan rivers flow through the young fold mountains. | Peninsular rivers flow through the late mature or old crystalline block of India i.e. Peninsula. |
| Himalayan rivers have more numerous tributaries. | Peninsular rivers have fewer tributaries. |
| Major Himalayan rivers have their origin across the national border i.e. they are multinational. | All Peninsular rivers have their source in India. |
| Himalayan rivers are characterized by rapids, cataracts, and waterfalls. | These characteristics are missing in Peninsular rivers. |
| Himalayan rivers have high flow velocity, carry the enormous load and so they have larger flood plains and the largest delta. Example- Sunderbans. | Peninsular rivers have less flow velocity, carry less load and so they have smaller flood plains. |
| Himalayan rivers have hydro-electric power generation potential but the realization is less. | Peninsular rivers have less hydro-electric power generation potential but the realization is more. |
| Himalayan rivers are antecedent in character. | Peninsular rivers are non-antecedent in character. |
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