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Which one of the following is the main reason for floods to occur?

A

Excessive temperture

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Heavy rainfall

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Humidity in air

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Anti-cyclones

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Solution

The correct option is A Heavy rainfall
India is blessed with a number of perennial rivers which flood with excessive rainfall. In India heavy rainfall is brought about by south-west monsoon. The annual rainfall of India is about 300–650 millimetres.
This heavy rainfall is the reason for floods caused in India.

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