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Which of the following options in the list below can be considered as major causes of droughts?

A
Excessive rainfall
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Low rainfall
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Overuse of water
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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.

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