Topic : Salient features of world’s physical geography.
1. Define Catchment area, Drainage basin and Watershed. Differentiate between the Himalayan River System and Peninsular River System. (250 Words)
Reference: Class-XI NCERT: India Physical Environment.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 1.
Key Demand of the question:
Bring out the differences between Himalayan river system and peninsular river system.
Directive:
Differentiate –
provide for a detailed comparison of the two types, their features that are different. One must provide for detailed assessment of the two.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
A very straightforward introduction by defining Catchment Area, Drainage basin and Watershed. A simple representative diagram maybe used to show the same.
Body:
Bring out the comparative differences between Himalayan and Peninsular river system on parameters such as Origin, Catchment Area, Valleys, Drainage type, water flow, meanders and delta formation etc.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the general importance of the both river systems.
