The main characteristics of Indian drainage system have been given below:
1. The nature of Indian drainage system follows its physio – graphic regions.
2. The north Indian drainage system takes its form due to melting of the snow.
3. The north – Indian drainage system shows the pattern of perennial flow.
4. The south Indian drainage system usually shows its seasonal nature.
5. The mountain ranges found in the central part of India divide the Indian drainage system into several parts.
6. In the northern drainage system, the quantity of water is much as well as the drainage the area is also large, but in the southern drainage system, amount of water is relatively less and the drainage area is also less.
