π Chapter 02 Β· Physical Geography Β· Indian Geography
Himalayan & Peninsular Drainage Systems
Major river systems β Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery; peninsular rivers; water divide. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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Himalayan vs Peninsular drainage β differences
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Indus river system β tributaries
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Ganga river system β tributaries, delta
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Brahmaputra β gorge, floods
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Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery systems
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Water divide, river basins, interlinking
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Topic 01
Himalayan vs Peninsular Drainage
Key differences β perennial vs seasonal, antecedent vs consequent, erosion patterns, water divide.
Topic 02
Indus River System
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej β tributaries, origin, Indus Waters Treaty.
Topic 03
Ganga River System
Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gandak, Kosi, Son β tributaries, Sundarbans delta, Ganga Action Plan.
Topic 04
Brahmaputra & Other Himalayan Rivers
Brahmaputra (Tsangpo-Dihang), gorge, floods, Majuli island. Mahanadi river system.
Topic 05
Peninsular Rivers β Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
Godavari (Dakshin Ganga), Krishna, Cauvery, Narmada, Tapi β tributaries, dams, disputes.
Topic 06
River Basins & Quick Revision
River basin areas, interlinking of rivers, water disputes, complete chapter revision checklist.
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