In an 'annular' drainage pattern, rivers flow in a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In an 'annular' drainage pattern, rivers flow in a:
A. Tree-like pattern
B. Ring-shaped pattern
C. Parallel pattern
D. Radial pattern
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An annular drainage pattern refers to a ring-shaped drainage system that develops over circular underground rock structures such as batholiths.[reference:68]

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