Droughts

Q. Identify the consequences of drought.

1. Starvation
2. Fertile Soil
3. Rainfall
4. Rich Vegetation
5. Malnutrition
6. Diseases
7. Migration
8. Food Scarcity

Q. Why parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone?

Q. Which of the following may be considered to be a correct definition of a drought?

1. A drought is an event of prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water or ground water.
2. A drought is an event of prolonged shortages, wherein the government refuses to release water to its citizens despite having an excess.
3. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
4. A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following irrigation method is prescribed to prevent droughts?

1. Sprinkler irrigation
2. Drip irrigation
3. Localised irrigation
4. Center pivot irrigation

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8. When does drought occur?

Q. Which among the following is the major cause for droughts?

1. Deforestation
2. Water scarcity
3. Pollution
4. Afforestation

Q. Which of the following does not help reduce occurences of droughts?

1. Planting crops that require less water to grow.
2. Storing water in tanks and dams.
3. Using water indiscriminately.
4. Planting trees to increase humidity.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Complete the following sentence: A drought is a period of time when an area experiences less than ____.

1. average air temperature
2. average sea surface temperature
3. average rainfall
4. average humidity

Q. Which of the following are necessary steps while tackling a drought?

1. Not wasting water at home and elsewhere.
2. Government involvement in providing viable solutions.
3. Storing water in tanks or dams.
4. Planting more trees in and around the affected region.