Question

Regarding the causes and prevalence of droughts, which statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Droughts are exclusively limited to tropical rainforest regions.
2. Inadequate water management practices and governmental oversight can contribute to the occurrence of droughts.
3. While severe droughts can occur anywhere, they are particularly prevalent in arid and semi-arid zones.

• A. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും
• B. മൂന്ന്
• C. രണ്ട്
• D. ഒന്നും മൂന്നും

Answer 1

Answer:

A. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും

Droughts are complex phenomena that can arise from a combination of natural and anthropogenic factors. While insufficient rainfall is a primary trigger, poor water resource management, such as over-extraction of groundwater or inefficient irrigation, can exacerbate water scarcity. Governmental policies or lack thereof regarding water infrastructure and conservation can also play a significant role. Arid and semi-arid regions are inherently more vulnerable due to their naturally low average rainfall and high evaporation rates, making them hotspots for drought occurrences.