The river system of India can be classified into four groups. viz., (a ) Himalayan Rivers, (b) Deccan Rivers, (c) Coastal Rivers, (d) Rivers of the Inland drainage basin. The Himalayan Rivers are formed by melting snow and glaciers and therefore continuously flow throughout the year. During the monsoon months, Himalayans receive very heavy rainfall and rivers swell, causing frequent floods. The Deccan Rivers on the other hand are rainfed and therefore fluctuate ...