Droughts in India

Q. Match the following drought zones with the amount of annual rainfall in the region.

1. < 70% annual rainfall
2. < 75% annual rainfall
3. < 50% annual rainfall

Q. According to the 2005 report of Indian meteorological department, a drought region could be defined as the area where the annual rainfall received is less than or equal to 36% of the normal rainfall occurring in that region.

1. True
2. False

Q. A region having less than 70% annual rainfall is classified as what kind of region?

1. Minor drought region
2. Average drought region
3. Extreme drought region
4. Complete drought region

Q. What condition makes a region prone to drought?

1. Less than 43% of the region's rainfall
2. Less than 37% of the region's rainfall
3. Less than 32% of the region's rainfall
4. Less than 26% of the region's rainfall