Himalayan Rivers:
1. Originate from the Himalayas.
2. Perennial in nature.
3. Long and Wide.
4. Middle and Lower courses are navigable.
5. Unsuitable for hydropower generation.
Peninsular Rivers:
1. Originate from Western ghats.
2. Non-perennial in nature.
3. Short and narrow.
4. Not useful for navigation.
5. Suitable for hydro-power generation.
