INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Peninsular Plateau rivers have formed the following features ____
A
Estuaries by the East Flowing Rivers and Deltas by West Flowing Rivers
B
Estuaries by Narmada and Tapi and Deltas by Mahanadi and Kaveri
C
Estuaries only
D
Deltas only
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The East flowing peninsular rivers have a lot of tributaries, which flow to the Bay of Bengal. The formation of deltas is one of the characteristics of these rivers flowing towards the East, as they bring large sediments to the flowing basin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The peninsular rivers are non-perennial rivers with a maximum flow in the rainy season. Complete answer: Peninsular rivers are seasonal and flow of the rivers depends on rainfall. They are characterized by broad and shallow U-shaped valleys. The Western Ghats creates the main water divide in peninsular rivers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two rivers that flow through troughs are Narmada and Tapi. They form estuaries while entering the sea.

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