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Identify the feature A and the feature B made by the river.

5. What is the difference between tributary and the distributary? Write 3 18
any three points.
6. Discuss the significance difference between Himalayan and 5 17
peninsular rivers. (NCERT Exercise- Q.N. 4 -pg. no-24)

7. Read the extract and answer the questions that follow: 2+1+2= 17,1
The two major Himalayan Rivers, the Indus and the Brahmaputra originate 5 8
from the north of the mountain ranges. They have cut through the
mountains making gorges. The Himalayan Rivers have long courses from
their source to the sea. They perform intensive erosional activity in their
upper courses and carry huge loads of silt and sand. In the middle and the
lower courses, these rivers form meanders, oxbow lakes, and many other
depositional features in their flood plains. They also have well developed
deltas. A large number of the Peninsular Rivers are seasonal, as their flow
is dependent on rainfall. During the dry season, even the large rivers have
reduced flow of water in their channels. The Peninsular Rivers have shorter
and shallower courses as compared to their Himalayan counterparts.
(i) Why do Himalayan Rivers perform intensive erosional activity?
(ii) Which river makes largest delta of India as well as of world?
(iii) How do the west flowing peninsular rivers different from the
east flowing peninsular rivers?