Major Rivers of India UPSC
RIVERS
A river is a large natural stream of water that flows in a channel, towards an ocean, a sea, a lake or another river. A river begins at a source like snow melts or springs. It flows down mountains into large bodies of water. It follows its path called a course and ends at a mouth.
A river is a large natural stream of water that flows in a channel, towards an ocean, a sea, a lake or another river. A river begins at a source like snow melts or springs. It flows down mountains into large bodies of water. It follows its path called a course and ends at a mouth.
Rivers are the most important resources in the world in general and in India in particular. Great civilizations developed along the bank of rivers and even today most of development has taken place in the cities located near the rivers. The rivers provide water for industries, agriculture, acquaculture, commercial and domestic purposes.
Rivers can be divided into two types :
- Perennial
- Non-Perennial
- Perennial
- Non-Perennial
PERENNIAL RIVERS
Perennial rivers are those rivers which exhibit a continuous flow of water throughout the year except during extreme drought conditions. They are of permanent nature. They are shown with blue colour on the map
Perennial rivers are those rivers which exhibit a continuous flow of water throughout the year except during extreme drought conditions. They are of permanent nature. They are shown with blue colour on the map
NON-PERENNIAL RIVERS
Non-Perennial rivers are those rivers which have no flow for at least a part of the year. These rivers are seasonal in nature.
Non-Perennial rivers are those rivers which have no flow for at least a part of the year. These rivers are seasonal in nature.
rishna River
The Krishna river is the fourth biggest river in terms of water inflow and river basin area in India, after Ganga and Brahmaputra. The river is almost 1,300 km long. The river is also called Krishnaveni. It is the major source of irrigation for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The Krishna river is the fourth biggest river in terms of water inflow and river basin area in India, after Ganga and Brahmaputra. The river is almost 1,300 km long. The river is also called Krishnaveni. It is the major source of irrigation for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Kaveri River
The Kaveri is a large Indian river. The origin of the river is in Karnataka, flows generally South and East through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the Southern Deccan Plateau, emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river’s basin covers four states and a union territory as follows : Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry. The river is the source for an extensive irrigated system and hydroelectric power. The river has supported irrigated agriculture for centuries and served as a lifeblood of ancient kingdoms and modern cities of South India.
The Kaveri is a large Indian river. The origin of the river is in Karnataka, flows generally South and East through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the Southern Deccan Plateau, emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river’s basin covers four states and a union territory as follows : Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry. The river is the source for an extensive irrigated system and hydroelectric power. The river has supported irrigated agriculture for centuries and served as a lifeblood of ancient kingdoms and modern cities of South India.
Mahanadi River
The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains in an area of around 1,41,600 square kilometres and has a total course of 858 kilometres. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. This river is really very important in state of Odisha. It flows slowly for about 900 km and deposits more silt than any other river in Indian subcontinent. So Mahanadi Valley is best known for its fertile soil and flourishing agriculture.
The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains in an area of around 1,41,600 square kilometres and has a total course of 858 kilometres. The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. This river is really very important in state of Odisha. It flows slowly for about 900 km and deposits more silt than any other river in Indian subcontinent. So Mahanadi Valley is best known for its fertile soil and flourishing agriculture.
Narmada River
The Narmada, also called the Rewa, is a river in Central India and the fifth longest river in the Indian subcontinent. It is the third longest river that flows entirely within India, after Godavari, and the Krishna. It is also known as “Life Line of Madhya Pradesh” for its huge contribution to the state of Madhya Pradesh in many ways. It forms the traditional boundary between North India and South India before draining into the Arabian sea.
The Narmada, also called the Rewa, is a river in Central India and the fifth longest river in the Indian subcontinent. It is the third longest river that flows entirely within India, after Godavari, and the Krishna. It is also known as “Life Line of Madhya Pradesh” for its huge contribution to the state of Madhya Pradesh in many ways. It forms the traditional boundary between North India and South India before draining into the Arabian sea.
Indus River
The Indus river is the major south-flowing river in South Asia, particulary Pakistan. The total length of the river is 3,610 km which makes it one of the longest rivers in Asia. Originating in the western part of Tibet, the river runs a course through Northern India (Ladakh), into Northern Pakistan and then flows along the entire length of Pakistani Punjab to merge into the Arabian Sea. The Indus is the most important supplier of water resources to Punjab and Sindh Plains. It forms the backbone of agriculture and food production in India.
The Indus river is the major south-flowing river in South Asia, particulary Pakistan. The total length of the river is 3,610 km which makes it one of the longest rivers in Asia. Originating in the western part of Tibet, the river runs a course through Northern India (Ladakh), into Northern Pakistan and then flows along the entire length of Pakistani Punjab to merge into the Arabian Sea. The Indus is the most important supplier of water resources to Punjab and Sindh Plains. It forms the backbone of agriculture and food production in India.
Ganges River
The Ganges also known as Ganga is trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km long river rises in the Western Himalayas in Indian state of Uttarakhand and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plains of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is the third largest river in the world by discharge. The Ganges is most sacred river to Hindus. It is also a life line to millions of Indians who live
along its course.
The Ganges also known as Ganga is trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km long river rises in the Western Himalayas in Indian state of Uttarakhand and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plains of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. It is the third largest river in the world by discharge. The Ganges is most sacred river to Hindus. It is also a life line to millions of Indians who live
along its course.
Yamuna River
The Yamuna river, also known as the Jumna, is the longest and the second largest tributary river of the Ganges in Northern India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier on the South Western slopes of Banderpooch peaks in the uppermost region of the lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It travels a total length of 1,376 km.
The Yamuna river, also known as the Jumna, is the longest and the second largest tributary river of the Ganges in Northern India. Originating from the Yamunotri Glacier on the South Western slopes of Banderpooch peaks in the uppermost region of the lower Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It travels a total length of 1,376 km.
It merges with the Ganges at Triveni Sangam, Allahabad, the site for Kumbha Mela every twelve years. It is the longest river in India which does not directly flow to sea.
Brahmaputra River
The Brahmaputra river is one of the major rivers of Asia, a trans-boundary river which flows through China, India and Bangladesh. It is also called Tsangpo- Brahmaputra. It is the tenth largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest. It originates from the Northern side of the Himalayas and flows across Southern Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. It flows Southwest through the Assam valley and enters Bangladesh before emptying into Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra is an important river for irrigation, hydroelectricity generation and transportation.
The Brahmaputra river is one of the major rivers of Asia, a trans-boundary river which flows through China, India and Bangladesh. It is also called Tsangpo- Brahmaputra. It is the tenth largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest. It originates from the Northern side of the Himalayas and flows across Southern Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. It flows Southwest through the Assam valley and enters Bangladesh before emptying into Bay of Bengal. The Brahmaputra is an important river for irrigation, hydroelectricity generation and transportation.
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