Question
The ravines are generally found in which river basin of
India?Solution
Chambal: • It is a perennial river which originates in Janapav, in southern slopes of Vindhyan Range. It is a right bank tributary of river Yamuna and is famous for its badland topography. • Parbati, Kali Sindh, Shipra and Banas are its major tributaries. Periyar: • Periyar is the longest and one of the perennial rivers of Kerela. • It is one of the major west-flowing rivers in India. • It originates from Sivagiri in the Western Ghats and falls into the Arabian Sea. Kaveri: • It is a perennial river of South India originating from Talkaveri in the Western Ghats. • Flowing through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu it falls into the Bay of Bengal. • It is also known as 'Ganga of South India' owing to its sacredness. • The delta of the Kaveri river is known as the 'Garden of Southern India'. • The famous 'Krishna Raja Sagar Dam' in Karnataka is built upon this River. Vaigai: • Vaigai river originates from the Varusanadu hills of Periyar Plateau and falls into Palk strait. • Vattaparai Falls is located on this river.
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