Question : The drainage system formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions in a lake or depression, as in the case of Loktak Lake in Manipur, is called ________.
Option 1: centripetal
Option 2: radial
Option 3: trellis
Option 4: dendritic
Correct Answer: centripetal
Solution : The correct option is centripetal.
The term "centripetal" refers to a force or influence that acts towards the centre or a central point. In the context of geography and drainage systems, "centripetal drainage" typically refers to a pattern where rivers and streams flow towards a central point, often converging into a central basin or lake. This is contrasted with "centrifugal drainage," where rivers flow away from a central point.
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