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

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 mouth of the river
D. The depth of the river
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A drainage basin (or watershed) is the entire geographical area from which water drains into a specific river system.

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