{"id":29798,"date":"2024-02-26T07:31:17","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T07:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29798"},"modified":"2024-02-27T05:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T05:06:30","slug":"drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Drainage Pattern of Indian Rivers &#8211; UPSC Indian Geography Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-geography?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Geography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/14-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement of water through clearly defined channels is termed as &#8216;drainage,&#8217; and the interconnected system of these channels constitutes a &#8216;drainage system.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fcf8723b9c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fcf8723b9c7\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"Drainage Pattern:\">Drainage Pattern:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#1_Definition_of_Drainage\" title=\"1. Definition of Drainage:\">1. Definition of Drainage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#2_Water_Divide_and_Drainage_Basins\" title=\"2. Water Divide and Drainage Basins:\">2. Water Divide and Drainage Basins:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#3_River_Basins_and_Watersheds\" title=\"3. River Basins and Watersheds:\">3. River Basins and Watersheds:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#4_Interconnected_Nature_of_Basins_and_Watersheds\" title=\"4. Interconnected Nature of Basins and Watersheds:\">4. Interconnected Nature of Basins and Watersheds:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#5_Indian_Drainage_System\" title=\"5. Indian Drainage System:\">5. Indian Drainage System:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#6_Himalayan_and_Peninsular_Rivers\" title=\"6. Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers:\">6. Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Types_of_Drainage_Patterns\" title=\"Types of Drainage Patterns\">Types of Drainage Patterns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#1_Dendritic_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"1. Dendritic Drainage Pattern:\">1. Dendritic Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#2_Parallel_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"2. Parallel Drainage Pattern:\">2. Parallel Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#3_Trellis_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"3. Trellis Drainage Pattern:\">3. Trellis Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#4_Rectangular_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"4. Rectangular Drainage Pattern:\">4. Rectangular Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#5_Radial_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"5. Radial Drainage Pattern:\">5. Radial Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#6_Centripetal_Drainage_Pattern\" title=\"6. Centripetal Drainage Pattern:\">6. Centripetal Drainage Pattern:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_%E2%80%93_Drainage_Systems\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) &#8211; Drainage Systems\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) &#8211; Drainage Systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#1_What_is_the_definition_of_drainage\" title=\"1. What is the definition of drainage?\">1. What is the definition of drainage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#2_What_is_a_drainage_basin\" title=\"2. What is a drainage basin?\">2. What is a drainage basin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#3_How_are_drainage_basins_divided\" title=\"3. How are drainage basins divided?\">3. How are drainage basins divided?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#4_What_distinguishes_river_basins_from_watersheds\" title=\"4. What distinguishes river basins from watersheds?\">4. What distinguishes river basins from watersheds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#5_Why_are_basins_and_watersheds_considered_interconnected\" title=\"5. Why are basins and watersheds considered interconnected?\">5. Why are basins and watersheds considered interconnected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#6_How_is_the_Indian_drainage_system_classified\" title=\"6. How is the Indian drainage system classified?\">6. How is the Indian drainage system classified?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#7_What_distinguishes_Himalayan_and_Peninsular_rivers\" title=\"7. What distinguishes Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?\">7. What distinguishes Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#8_What_are_the_common_types_of_drainage_patterns\" title=\"8. What are the common types of drainage patterns?\">8. What are the common types of drainage patterns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#9_Where_is_the_dendritic_drainage_pattern_commonly_found\" title=\"9. Where is the dendritic drainage pattern commonly found?\">9. Where is the dendritic drainage pattern commonly found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#10_In_which_regions_does_the_parallel_drainage_pattern_develop\" title=\"10. In which regions does the parallel drainage pattern develop?\">10. In which regions does the parallel drainage pattern develop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/drainage-pattern-of-indian-rivers-upsc-indian-geography-notes-2\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term denotes the arrangement of surface water flow primarily characterized by rivers and basins. The configuration of the drainage system is influenced by various factors, including the slope of the land, geological structure, water volume, and water velocity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Definition_of_Drainage\"><\/span><strong>1. Definition of Drainage:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition: The term &#8220;drainage&#8221; refers to a region&#8217;s river system, and a drainage basin is the area drained by a single river system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Water_Divide_and_Drainage_Basins\"><\/span><strong>2. Water Divide and Drainage Basins<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explanation: Elevated features like mountains or uplands act as water divides, separating two drainage basins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_River_Basins_and_Watersheds\"><\/span><strong>3. River Basins and Watersheds:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Differentiation: River basins are the catchments of major rivers, while watersheds refer to catchments of minor rivulets and rills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size Comparison: Watersheds are relatively small, whereas basins cover extensive regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Interconnected_Nature_of_Basins_and_Watersheds\"><\/span><strong>4. Interconnected Nature of Basins and Watersheds:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interdependence: What occurs in one part of the basin or watershed directly affects other sections and the entire unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning Zones: Recognized as suitable zones for micro, meso, and macro planning due to their interconnected nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Indian_Drainage_System\"><\/span><strong>5. Indian Drainage System:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Classification: The Indian drainage system is categorized based on the discharge of water into two groups oriented to the sea: Arabian Sea drainage and Bay of Bengal drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Himalayan_and_Peninsular_Rivers\"><\/span><strong>6. Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Origins: Himalayan and Peninsular rivers have distinct origins in India&#8217;s primary physiographic areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perennial vs. Seasonal<\/strong>: Most Himalayan rivers are perennial, fed by rain and melting snow. In contrast, a significant number of Peninsular rivers are seasonal, with restricted water flow during dry seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the nuances of drainage systems, including the interconnected nature of river basins and watersheds, is crucial for effective planning and management at different scales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Drainage_Patterns\"><\/span><strong>Types of Drainage Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dendritic_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>1. Dendritic Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/_fDK11SgvMQjMo7oYQ31m4MvbDMcczKE2U8Yhxq-H_ef0weQzgjtxd3Lgk3YjiWATfhTgThAx_ELef-FRJuzHahtgTwLju1Z6YycXfcxEnaNoXim9pmAAteeceOna_5oJvbrvShR4eortwZGJsaw5eA\" alt=\"Dendritic Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Dendritic Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: This is the most common pattern, resembling the branching of tree roots.<\/li><li>Formation: Develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain.<\/li><li>Characteristics: No specific rock structure; tributaries join larger streams at acute angles.<\/li><li>Examples: Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers in the northern plains.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Parallel_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>2. Parallel Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/1NypAKodDsv0z1mauqZpBbtoYpZRXYOkPa_IEF0uQWATjNiQT8javWawRHppHHge2hGmHAnCq4fMIi0AajJBQSDtGDN-0ZHM1Ximq7OADmTR58bzIM62LypeA2qKPtfIqN8oIlVlOQ_hZCH4QTXsTEM\" alt=\"Parallel Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Parallel Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: Develops in regions with parallel, elongated landforms and a pronounced slope.<\/li><li>Formation: Tributary streams stretch out parallel to the surface slope.<\/li><li>Examples: Godavari, Kaveri, Krishna, and Tungabhadra rivers originating in the Western Ghats.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trellis_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>3. Trellis Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/i7q2a8-naoaGqC2gtarTvNG9ysaq6qJzXSYL1HaxzBDFD5_o0TT3AYgIwTitqbak_oJ9pPKgkYXAY_SAEkEqT10yPFw0CSQVMmOlA1QZ-e3s_kIlPblobjKRfD3aarfSvxU0BcftWf4xYLjPEOeKNec\" alt=\"Trellis Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Trellis Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: Develops in folded topography with parallel hard and soft rocks.<\/li><li>Formation: Down-turned folds (synclines) form valleys for the main channel.<\/li><li>Characteristics: Primary tributaries flow parallel; secondary tributaries join at right angles.<\/li><li>Examples: Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra rivers in the upper part of the Himalayan region.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rectangular_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>4. Rectangular Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/5OawqP0nJbPhXwYu0rZPrHokiGWH7X1FsAwn75rITCrs3IDko0vUHD3Be3p_lsvQs1IwV1OQYEu-n5yrQE9HuASmlKPHuYYiEoCPAWlZvcJeHFfpSXeeyjMWQEbZoPy67gdWNZUQQvub_eI7ArwjIqY\" alt=\"Rectangular Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Rectangular Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: Found in regions undergoing faulting on strongly joined rocky terrain.<\/li><li>Formation: Streams follow the path of least resistance, concentrated in areas with weaker exposed rock.<\/li><li>Characteristics: Tributary streams make sharp bends and enter the main stream at high angles.<\/li><li>Examples: Chambal, Betwa, and Ken streams in the Vindhya mountain range.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Radial_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>5. Radial Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/TERjkZqKS_f2ymibFK86DKlpqy2jcuBI0ZIopWv4f763q9KvGwLN1kybWAnD5A6NiCg4Sh57n6xq1acoU9wu4PQHxFDimK6u3Xkx53K37zptv6uPJNRYtFKFOuC-K93C5V2E4T-y7dZJBjrJ321zP1E\" alt=\"Radial Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Radial Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: Develops around a central elevated point, common to conically shaped features like volcanoes.<\/li><li>Formation: Rivers originate from a hill and flow in all directions.<\/li><li>Examples: Narmada and Son rivers originating from the Amarkantak range.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Centripetal_Drainage_Pattern\"><\/span><strong>6. Centripetal Drainage Pattern:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/JwpyFyqZ-ySWEUeRY3L-TRrZufLzvgTNjTkYJcaOD2scobLu3PmPfUKkYvGVRQcSZBP3evpYpHGZUXwpFr4XiycCN5yVDxabQ5MMKhfyf7UvfHQPBTWmioN7Sv8uR84TOiNY8gTlywfrEuYEeoBFRy8\" alt=\"Centripetal Drainage Pattern\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Centripetal Drainage Pattern<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Description: Opposite of radial; streams flow toward a central depression.<\/li><li>Characteristics: Streams feed ephemeral lakes during wet periods; lakes evaporate in dry periods.<\/li><li>Examples: Loktak Lake in Manipur.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_%E2%80%93_Drainage_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) &#8211; Drainage Systems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_definition_of_drainage\"><\/span>1. What is the definition of drainage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Drainage refers to the movement of water through clearly defined channels, and the interconnected system of these channels constitutes a drainage system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_a_drainage_basin\"><\/span>2. What is a drainage basin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: A drainage basin is the area drained by a single river system, defining a region&#8217;s river system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_are_drainage_basins_divided\"><\/span>3. How are drainage basins divided?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Elevated features like mountains or uplands act as water divides, separating two drainage basins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_distinguishes_river_basins_from_watersheds\"><\/span>4. What distinguishes river basins from watersheds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: River basins are catchments of major rivers, while watersheds refer to catchments of minor rivulets and rills. Watersheds are smaller in size compared to basins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_are_basins_and_watersheds_considered_interconnected\"><\/span>5. Why are basins and watersheds considered interconnected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Actions in one part of the basin or watershed directly affect other sections and the entire unit, making them essential for micro, meso, and macro planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_is_the_Indian_drainage_system_classified\"><\/span>6. How is the Indian drainage system classified?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The Indian drainage system is classified based on the discharge of water into two groups oriented to the sea: Arabian Sea drainage and Bay of Bengal drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_distinguishes_Himalayan_and_Peninsular_rivers\"><\/span>7. What distinguishes Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Himalayan rivers are mostly perennial, fed by rain and melting snow, while a significant number of Peninsular rivers are seasonal with restricted water flow during dry seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_are_the_common_types_of_drainage_patterns\"><\/span>8. What are the common types of drainage patterns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: Common drainage patterns include dendritic, parallel, trellis, rectangular, radial, and centripetal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Where_is_the_dendritic_drainage_pattern_commonly_found\"><\/span>9. Where is the dendritic drainage pattern commonly found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The dendritic pattern is the most common and is found in areas where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain. Examples include the rivers Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra in the northern plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_In_which_regions_does_the_parallel_drainage_pattern_develop\"><\/span>10. In which regions does the parallel drainage pattern develop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer: The parallel pattern develops in regions with parallel, elongated landforms and a pronounced slope. 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