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Journey of a River

CBSE · Class 5 · EVS

Quick revision notes for Journey of a River — CBSE Class 5 EVS. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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River Godavari - The Sacred Journey

  • Godavari is the second longest river in India (1,465 km) after Ganga
  • Originates at Trimbakeshwar in Western Ghats, Maharashtra
  • Flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha
2

River Ecosystem and Biodiversity

  • Rivers support diverse wildlife including tigers, barking deer, Indian golden gecko
  • Red sandalwood trees grow in river forests
  • Freshwater ecosystems are home to many plants and animals
3

Rivers and Human Civilization

  • People have always built homes near rivers for water access
  • Rivers provide water for drinking, cooking, washing, and irrigation
  • Support agriculture through irrigation and fertile soil
4

Dams - Benefits and Challenges

  • Over 900 dams built on Godavari river
  • Dams store water for use during dry seasons
  • Help generate hydroelectric power

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The Godavari river begins at TrimbakeshwarPerennial rivers like Godavari flow allRivers provide water for drinkingOver 900 dams store Godavari's waterIndustrial waste

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