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 ________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. centripetal.
The drainage system formed when rivers discharge their waters from all directions into a lake or depression, as in the case of Loktak Lake in Manipur, is called centripetal. In a centripetal drainage system, the streams converge towards a central point, such as a lake or a depression. This contrasts with radial drainage, where rivers radiate outward from a central high point, or dendritic, which resembles a tree-like pattern with tributaries joining a main river.