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Drought: A Recurring Problem in Many Regions

Drought: A Recurring Problem in Many Regions

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of drought?

  1. Deficiency of precipitation
  2. High temperatures
  3. High humidity
  4. Scarcity of water
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary cause of drought?

  1. Lack of rainfall
  2. Deforestation
  3. Overpopulation
  4. Climate change
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which region of India is most prone to drought?

  1. North-Eastern Region
  2. North-Western Region
  3. Central Region
  4. Southern Region
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the impact of drought on agriculture?

  1. Reduced crop yields
  2. Increased pest infestations
  3. Soil erosion
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a measure to mitigate the effects of drought?

  1. Rainwater harvesting
  2. Drought-resistant crops
  3. Water conservation
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the long-term solution to the problem of drought?

  1. Climate change mitigation
  2. Sustainable water management
  3. Reforestation
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of a drought-resistant crop?

  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Sorghum
  4. Maize
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe the condition of a region that is experiencing a drought?

  1. Arid
  2. Semi-arid
  3. Humid
  4. Sub-humid
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a region that is prone to both droughts and floods?

  1. The Deccan Plateau
  2. The Gangetic Plain
  3. The Thar Desert
  4. The Himalayan Region
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the government agency responsible for managing drought in India?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority
  2. Central Water Commission
  3. Ministry of Agriculture
  4. Ministry of Water Resources
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a consequence of drought?

  1. Famine
  2. Migration
  3. Deforestation
  4. Water scarcity
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used to describe a long-term drought?

  1. Mega-drought
  2. Extreme drought
  3. Severe drought
  4. Moderate drought
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a drought-prone state in India?

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Madhya Pradesh
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Bihar
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the drought that occurred in India in 2012?

  1. The Great Drought of 2012
  2. The Indian Drought of 2012
  3. The South Asian Drought of 2012
  4. The Global Drought of 2012
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a drought-prone district in India?

  1. Anantapur
  2. Kurnool
  3. Chitradurga
  4. Tumkur
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