WBCS.LIVE practice question

What is the correct order of hydrological processes from rainfall to streamflow?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Precipitation → Interception → Infiltration → Percolation → Runoff
  2. Infiltration → Percolation → Precipitation → Runoff
  3. Precipitation → Percolation → Interception → Runoff
  4. Runoff → Infiltration → Precipitation → Interception

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Precipitation → Interception → Infiltration → Percolation → Runoff