Geography
Answer
Differences between east flowing and west flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau:
| East flowing rivers | West flowing rivers |
|---|---|
| They flow eastwards and drain into Bay of Bengal. | They flow westwards and drain into Arabian sea. |
| They make deltas at their mouth. | They make estuaries. |
| They are longer. | They are shorter. |
| Example: Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna | Example: Narmada, Tapi, Sabarmati |
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