Multiple choice

Continuous absence of rains causes drought. Which of the following is not an effect of drought?

  1. It causes plants and animals to wither away.

  2. Crops are unable to grow.

  3. It causes erosion of soil.

  4. The level of groundwater rises.

  5. It leads to widespread unemployment.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not an effect of drought. Level of groundwater falls leading to acute water crisis.