(i) The rivers of the Northern mountain are more important for the generation of hydroelectric power in India because :
• The rivers of Northern India are perennial, as they are snowfed. So the hydroelectric power can be generated throughout the year.
• These rivers are longer and fall from a great height. Falling from a height is a basic requirement for generating hydroelectricity.
Peninsular rivers are rainfed so they have water in rainy season and the height of the Western Ghats are not high as the Himalayas.
(ii) The North-Eastern part of the mountainous region constituting the Brahmaputra basin has the highest power generating potential.
