Question

Which of these are the suitable reasons for floods in India in general?

• A. Heavy rainfall from monsoons and cyclones
• B. Uncontrolled cutting of trees
• C. The practice of shifting cultivation
• D. Lack of developmental projects like building of new roads, railway tracks, and canals

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The practice of shifting cultivation

The drainage system of India has been one of the phenomenal sources of the country’s development and prosperity. But, it is also responsible for floods. Floods are caused by

• Heavy rainfall from monsoons and cyclones.
• Uncontrolled cutting of trees and the practice of shifting cultivation.
• Flat topography of regions.
• Developmental projects like building of new roads, railway tracks, and canals that leads to poor drainage systems.