Question

Drought is defined as a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yields. Following are impacts of drought:
1) Salinisation of soil.
2) Groundwater decline.
3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem.
4) Regional extinction of animal species.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• A. Only 2
• B. 1 and 3
• C. 2 and 4
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Following are impacts of drought:
1) Salinisation of soil
2) Groundwater decline
3) Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem
4) Regional extinction of animal species