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Q2(ii). What are important eastward following Indian Peninsular rivers?

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Important Eastward Flowing Peninsular Rivers

These rivers originate in western or central India and flow toward the Bay of Bengal.

Important rivers:

  • Godavari – longest peninsular river
  • Krishna
  • Kaveri
  • Mahanadi
  • Pennar
  • Subarnarekha
  • Vaigai

They form broad deltas (Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri) which support fertile agriculture.

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