Consider the following statements about the types of drought in India :<br>1. A meteorological drought occurs when the mean annual rainfall is less than 75%.<br>2. Agricultural drought arises out of extreme moisture stress.<br>3. Soil moisture drought is related to meteorological drought.<br>Which of the statements given above are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Meteorological drought implies a significant rainfall deficit (often <75%). This leads to soil moisture drought, which in turn causes moisture stress on crops, leading to agricultural drought.
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