What was a major cause of the Mumbai floods of 2005?

There was heavy, incessant rain for many days

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Thin plastic bags had choked the drains and caused water-logging

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The rivers had too much of water

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All the above reasons

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Solution

The correct option is B There was heavy, incessant rain for many days
Mumbai floods of 2005 were caused by heavy, incessant rain which continued for several days. Hence, the given answer is wrong.
The correct answer is A.
C and D are rejected.

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Cause: There has been incessant rain during the last 48 hours

Which of the following can be a possible effect for the cause mentioned above?

I. Transport system of the city has completely failed from last 48 hours.

II. There is flood like situation in most down town areas of the city.

III. So many slum dwellers have been shifted to municipal schools.

Cause: There has been incessant rain in the city during the last 48 hours.

Which of the following can be a possible effect for the cause mentioned above?

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