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The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to – |
| A. | increase in the annual rainfall, |
| B. | increase in the silting of dams, |
| C. | increased deforestation in the catchment area, |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. increased deforestation in the catchment area, | |
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Explanation: The frequency and severity of flooding in the Gangetic plain has steadily increased in recent years. Deforestation of the Terai appears to be one of the major causes. |
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