Question

20. Which of the following is not related to drought?

• A. No rain
• B. Shortage of food and fodder
• C. Melting of mountain snows
• D. Falling off the water table

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Melting of mountain snows

Drought occur when there is no rain for a long period or many years, then water is scarce in that region.

Explanation of correct option:

(C) Melting of mountain snows:

• In drought conditions, there is no rain or snowfall for a long period or many years in that region.
• So, the melting of mountain snow is not related to drought.

Explanation of incorrect option:

(A) No rain:

• In drought conditions, there is no rain for a long period or many years, then water is scarce in that region.

(B) Shortage of food and fodder:

• In drought conditions, the soil does not have sufficient moisture to grow crops well. Since the crops do not grow well, there is a severe shortage of food in drought-affected areas.
• In drought conditions, the vegetation such as grass and other fodder does not grow well and leads to a shortage of food for domestic animals like cows and buffaloes.
• So, In drought conditions, there is a shortage of food and fodder.

(D) Falling off the water table:

• A level below the surface of the soil where there is only water is called the water table.
• In drought conditions, the soil starts to dry as more water is lost because of transpiration and evaporation, also the level of the water table decreases drastically.

Conclusion: Hence, option (C) is correct.