🌊 Drainage Systems

Geography Chapter 3 | Grade 9 Social Science

🌟 Chapter Overview

This chapter describes the river system of an area. It covers the major river systems of India, including the Himalayan rivers and the Peninsular rivers.

Key Topics:

Drainage Systems in India
The Himalayan Rivers (Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra)
The Peninsular Rivers (Narmada, Tapi, Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri)
Lakes
Role of Rivers in the Economy
River Pollution

📚 Lesson Content

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Focus Areas:

Comparison between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.
Map work: Location of rivers.
Causes and prevention of river pollution.

🧠 Practice Questions

What is meant by a water divide? Give an example.
Why does the Brahmaputra in its Tibetan part have less silt, despite a longer course?
Discuss the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers.

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