Multiple choice

In recent years, there has been increase in floods in northern India because

  1. there has been an increase in annual rainfall

  2. the rate of silting of dams has gone up

  3. there has been increased deforestation in the catchment areas

  4. increased areas of land are being left uncultivated

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: there has been increased deforestation in the catchment areas