Peninsular and Himalayan Rivers

The video tutorial covers the drainage systems in India, explaining key terms like river systems, drainage basins, and water divides. It classifies Indian rivers into two main types: Himalayan and Peninsular. Himalayan rivers, such as the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra, are perennial and originate from the Himalayas. Peninsular rivers, like Godavari and Krishna, are non-perennial and originate from the Western Ghats. The video also details the journey of the Indus River, its tributaries, and the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan.

What is a river system?

• A river flowing through a desert

• A single river

• A river that dries up in summer

• A river and its tributaries

What is a water divide?

• A river flowing underground

• A river flowing into two seas

• A river joining another river

• An elevated land dividing water flow

Which rivers are known as perennial rivers?

• Peninsular rivers

• Himalayan rivers

• Desert rivers

• Coastal rivers

What is the source of Himalayan rivers?

• Deccan Plateau

• Himalayas

• Eastern Ghats

• Western Ghats

Which of the following is a characteristic of Peninsular rivers?

• They are perennial

• They originate from the Himalayas

• They flow into the Arabian Sea

• They are non-perennial

Where do Peninsular rivers primarily originate?

• Thar Desert

• Himalayas

• Western Ghats

• Eastern Ghats

Where does the Indus River originate?

• Lake Manasarovar in Tibet

• Western Ghats

• Bay of Bengal

• Arabian Sea

Which treaty governs the use of Indus River water between India and Pakistan?

• Ganges Water Treaty

• Indus Water Treaty

• Brahmaputra Water Agreement

• Sutlej Water Pact

How much of the Indus River water is India allowed to use according to the treaty?

• 50%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

Into which sea does the Indus River finally flow?

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Bay of Bengal