Question

Which of the following is correct during drought?

(1) The soil conserves water by avoiding evaporation and transpiration
(2) The soil remains wet.
(3) The ground water may not become scarce.
(4) The level of water in ponds and wells of the region goes down and some of them may even dry up.

(5) In drought conditions, it is not difficult to get food and fodder.

• A. (1) and (2)
• B. (1) and (3)
• C. (4) only
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C (4) only

During drought, the following is correct.

(1) The soil continues to lose water by evaporation and transpiration
(2) The soil becomes dry.
(3) The ground water may also become scarce.
(4) The level of water in ponds and wells of the region goes down and some of them may even dry up.

(5) In drought conditions, it is difficult to get food and fodder.