Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2014 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

The rivers of South India mainly have which of the following drainage patterns?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Radial

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Radial”.
The correct answer is Radial. In a radial drainage system, the streams radiate outwards from a central high point.

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