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Which of the following is caused due to scanty rainfall?

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Drought

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Flood

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Pollution

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Reservoir

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Solution

The correct option is A Drought
$∙$ Drought occurs when there is very little (scanty) rainfall.
$∙$ Drought causes a reduction in the water level in the reservoirs.
$∙$ The flow in rivers is also very little in times of drought.

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