Question

"Select the correct option after reading the statements. 1) The districts in the Kalaburagi division are drought-prone. 2) The average rainfall in the Kalaburagi division is very low."

• A. Both statements are invalid.
• B. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1.
• D. Both statements are correct, but Statement 1 and Statement 2 do not have any relation.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1.

Although agriculture is the main occupation in the Kalaburagi division, the average rainfall is low. Due to this reason, the division is prone to droughts. Hence, the districts of this division are called ‘Drought Prone districts’.