Which of the following options in the list below can be considered as major causes of droughts?
A
Excessive rainfall
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B
Low rainfall
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C
Overuse of water
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D
Proper use of water
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Solution
The correct options are B Low rainfall C Overuse of water Drought is a situation caused by abnormally low rainfall leading to a shortage of water. Drought can also occur due to the overuse of water held in various reservoirs, such that they run empty in the dry seasons of the year.