| Drought is a situation occurring in any area when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal rainfall. In this regard, which of the following concepts/terms are not correct? |
| 1. Meteorological drought is a situation where there is a reduction in rainfall for a Specific period below specific amount. |
| 2. Hydrological drought is associated with reduction of water. |
| 3. Agricultural drought is concerned with the impact of meteorological/hydrological drought on crop yield |
| 4. Soil moisture drought is a situation of inadequate soil moisture particularly in tainted area which in a not support crop growth. |
| Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] All statements are correct so the answer is [d]. The Indian Meteorological Department has defined drought as a situation occurring in any area when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75% of the normal rainfall. IMD further classified droughts, into the broad categories e.g. hydrological drought, agricultural drought, soil moisture drought, socio-economic drought, famine and ecological drought.
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