[Solved] A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct? [CDS 2011]

Q.	A devastating Cloud Burst swept over Leh on August 2010. Which one of the following statements with regard to Cloud Burst is not correct? [CDS 2011]
A.	Cloud Burst is a localized weather phenomenon representing highly concentrated rainfall over a small area in a short duration of time
B.	Cloud Burst occurs due to upward movement of moisture laden air with sufficient rapidity to form cumulonimbus clouds
C.	Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas
D.	There is no satisfactory technique till now for predicting Cloud Burst
Answer» C. Cloud Burst occurs only in hilly areas

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