With reference to river systems, consider the following statements: 1. A drainage basin refers to the area drained by a river and its tributaries. 2. The term "watershed" is used exclusively for large rivers and their catchments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

A drainage basin includes the area drained by a river and all its tributaries.
“Watershed” refers to small catchments such as those of rivulets and rills, not large rivers.

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