Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Flood can be defined as a large flow of water.
• B. When a flood occurs within six hours of heavy rainfall, it is called a Coastal flood.
• C. Floods may lead to contamination of drinking water.
  
• D. Effects of floods can be minimized by increasing vegetation cover.
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The correct options are
C Floods may lead to contamination of drinking water.

D Effects of floods can be minimized by increasing vegetation cover.


The flood can be defined as an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits. When a flood occurs within six hours of heavy rainfall, it is called a Flash flood.