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Which formula is used to calculate the maximum flood discharge for a hilly catchment?

Correct answer A. Nawab Jung Bahadur Ali formula

Explanation

Nawab Jung Bahadur derived his empirical flood formula for the hilly catchments of the former Hyderabad state, relating peak discharge to catchment area.

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