Which of these reasons are resposible for flooding in Assam?
A
Excessive rainfall.
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B
Location of Assam in a volcano-prone area.
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C
Encroachment of riverine areas by humans.
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D
Deforestation.
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Solution
The correct options are A Excessive rainfall. C Encroachment of riverine areas by humans. D Deforestation. Some of the reasons for the flooding in Assam include: Excessive rainfall. Location of Assam in a seismic zone. Presence of long mountain ranges on the northern and eastern boundaries of the Assam Valley. Encroachment of riverine areas by humans. Deforestation.