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What condition makes a region prone to drought?

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Less than 43% of the region's rainfall

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Less than 37% of the region's rainfall

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Less than 32% of the region's rainfall

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Less than 26% of the region's rainfall

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The correct option is D Less than 26% of the region's rainfall
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 26% of the normal rainfall occurring in that region.

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