What is the drainage basin of a river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the drainage basin of a river?

A. The area where the river starts

B. The total area of land drained by a river and its tributaries

C. The depth of the river

D. The mouth of the river

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

A drainage basin (or watershed) is the entire geographical area from which water drains into a specific river system.

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