Question

The diagram given below shows the regimes (annual fluctuation in discharge) of two hypothetical rivers X and Y.

(i) Identify which of the two rivers represent the regime of a peninsular river. Give a reason for your answer. 

(ii) Name the peninsular river which is an exception to the general pattern. Why is it an exception ?

Answer 1

(i) River X represents the regime of a peninsular river, because peninsular rivers are seasonal rivers and they have more water in the months of rainy seasons, which lasts from June to November. 

(ii) Peninsular rivers flow from west to east originating from the Western Ghats and falling into Bay of Bengal, but Narmada and Tapi are two exceptions. These rivers flow from east to west direction falling into Gulf of Khambhat.