Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 154 wordsTheir whole copy
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India is blessed with a unique & rich geography comprising both east & west flowing rivers.
| Base | East flow | West flow |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Slope | moderate | Higher |
| (2) origin | Right of w.ghats | Left End of w.ghats |
| (3) features | Delta, marsh, etc. | Estuaries, etc. |
| (4) Role in Agriculture | minimal | Extreme Importance |
| (5) Potential | Inland waterways | Ports & Depots |
| Why most rivers flow Eastward |
Body · points and prose
armada (west)
- Tapi (west)
- Godavari (east)
- Krishna (east)
- Cauvery (east)
Why most rivers flow Eastward
(1) Slope of Indian peninsula (west part upraised than east part due to deformity during clash of Indo-Australian plate with Eurasian plate)
diagram
- Slope diagram
- A line starting high on the left and sloping down to the right
- An arrow indicating the downward flow direction
(2) Formation of Deccan Traps and increased Altitude in west.
(3) There are a few rivers like Narmada & Tapi that flow west because they follow a Rift valley.
Close · a summary
Thus due to unique geography, both set of rivers show distinguished characters.