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Which of the following is NOT a recognised drainage pattern type?

medium MCQ 2 marks Class 9 · Geography · Drainage
  1. (A) dendritic
  2. (B) parallel
  3. (C) radial
  4. (D) rectangular
Answer
(D) rectangular

The correct answer is (D) rectangular — Step 5: Choose option (D) rectangular as the correct answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Recall the main drainage patterns: dendritic, parallel, radial, trellis and arcuate.
  2. Step 2: Check each option against the list of recognised patterns.
  3. Step 3: Notice that (A) dendritic, (B) parallel, and (C) radial are all valid patterns.
  4. Step 4: Identify (D) rectangular as not present in the standard classification.
  5. Step 5: Choose option (D) rectangular as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Assuming rectangular is a variant of dendritic

Concept tested: Types of drainage patterns

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