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Factors Affecting Shape of Hydrograph

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The shape of the recession limb of hydrograph depends on

A

basin as well as storm characteristics

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storm characteristics only

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basin characteristics only

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base flow only

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Solution

The correct option is C basin characteristics only
The climatic factors control the rising limb and the recession limb is independent of storm characteristics, being determined by catchment characteristics only.

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