Picture 1 shows a paddy field which ultimately got converted into a barren land, as shown in picture 2. Analyse these pictures and find out the possible reason for this.

Flood

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Drought

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Solution

The correct option is D Drought
Drought is the deficiency of rainfall, in an area, over a prolonged time period. Due to this condition, the amount of water present in soil, in that area, decreases.

The paddy field shown in picture 1 getting converted into a barren land as shown in picture 2. This is a consequence of drought. Drought leads to reduction of the soil's moisture thereby making it unsuitable for cultivation.

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