Multiple choice

When does a region witness severe drought conditions?

  1. When deficiency of a particular year's rainfall exceeds 25 percent of the normal.

  2. When deficiency of a particular year's rainfall is between 26-50 percent of the normal.

  3. When deficiency of a particular year's rainfall is more than 50 percent of the normal.

  4. When deficiency of a particular year's rainfall is more than 70 percent of the normal.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The definition of severe drought conditions is based on rainfall deficiency percentages. According to meteorological standards, when annual rainfall deficiency exceeds 50% of normal (long-term average), the region is considered to be experiencing severe drought. Options A and B represent moderate deficiency levels, while option D (70%+) would represent extreme drought.

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