Compare the east-flowing and the west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau.

West flowing rivers

1. There are only 2 long West flowing rivers – Narmada and Tapi.
2. They flow into the Arabian Sea.
3. They have a lesser number of tributaries.
4. Form estuaries.
5. Carry lesser sediments.

East flowing rivers:

1. Many major rivers, Mahanadi, Cauvery, Godavari, Krishna, etc.
2. They flow into the Bay of Bengal.
3. Have many tributaries.
4. Forms Deltas.
5. Carry larger sediments than West flowing rivers.