Question

Which of the following statements accurately defines a drought?

1. A drought is defined as a significant excess in rainfall over a specific period.
2. A drought signifies a rainfall deficiency relative to the statistically established long-term average for a particular region.
3. Droughts are always caused solely by human activities like deforestation.

• A. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും
• B. ഒന്നും മൂന്നും
• C. രണ്ട് മാത്രം
• D. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല

Answer 1

Answer:

C. രണ്ട് മാത്രം

• A drought is not merely a lack of rain, but rather a prolonged period where rainfall is significantly below the average expected for a specific region and time of year. This 'deficiency' is crucial as what might be considered normal rainfall in one arid region could be a severe drought in a humid one. This statistical deviation from the norm helps quantify and classify the severity of a drought.