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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.