State whether true/false.

Peninsular rivers originate from glaciers.

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The above statement is false.
Peninsular rivers do not originate from glaciers. Rivers like Krishna, Godavari, Tungabhadra, and Kaveri are peninsular rivers that originate from the plateau region. Some rivers like Periyar and Bharathapuzha originate in the Western Ghats, and rivers like Palar and Sabari originate in the Eastern Ghats. The Himalayan rivers have glaciers as their origin and source of water. The peninsula rivers have monsoons as their source of water and are seasonal. Since these rivers are non-perennial, they are of not much use for irrigation purposes. The peninsular rivers form broad and shallow valleys and are not young like the Himalayan rivers. The east-flowing rivers like Krishna and Kaveri create deltas, while the west-flowing Narmada and Tapi form estuaries.
The correct statement should be that peninsular rivers originate from the plateau region.

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