The shape of recession limb of a hydrograph depends upon (A) Basin characteristics only (B) Storm characteristics only (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of the above

The shape of recession limb of a hydrograph depends upon
(A) Basin characteristics only
(B) Storm characteristics only
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of the above
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Answer: Option A
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