Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Drainage System,

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  Both 1 and 2
• D.
  Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both 1 and 2
Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: A river drains the water collected from a specific area, which is called its ‘catchment area’. The catchments of large rivers are called river basins while those of small rivulets and rills are often referred to as watersheds. An area drained by a river and its tributaries is called a drainage basin.