Basic Terminology used for the study of rivers UPSC IAS 2021
Before we start with the drainage system of India, let’s look at the broad framework along which we will proceed. Article outline: Basic Terminology Source of a river Confluence Tributary Distributary Mouth of a river River basin, catchment area and watershed River Rejuvenation River Regime and River Discharge Drainage – Discordant and Concordant Discordant drainage…