Question

Identify the incorrect statement(s) concerning the duration and immediate impacts of droughts.

1. Droughts typically last only a few weeks, after which rainfall returns to normal.
2. A lack of sufficient rainfall during a drought primarily affects industrial output, leaving agriculture untouched.
3. Prolonged droughts can lead to devastating impacts on agriculture and water supplies.

• A. i, iii
• B. എല്ലാം
• C. i, ii എന്നിവ
• D. ii മാത്രം

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii എന്നിവ

• Droughts are prolonged periods of deficient rainfall that can last for several months to years, not just a few weeks. Their duration varies significantly by region and climate conditions.

• The primary and most immediate impact of drought is on agriculture, as lack of water availability reduces crop yields and affects livestock. Industrial output may also be affected, but agriculture suffers the most.

• Prolonged droughts have devastating effects on agriculture, water supplies, ecosystems, and can cause serious socio-economic problems in affected regions.