Which one of the following is not among the areas classified as 'moder

Which one of the following is not among the areas classified as ‘moderate drought-affected areas’ in India?

[amp_mcq option1=”Coimbatore Plateau” option2=”Northern part of Rajasthan” option3=”Southern districts of Uttar Pradesh” option4=”Konkan region of Maharashtra” correct=”option4″]

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The Konkan region of Maharashtra is generally not classified as a ‘moderate drought-affected area’ in India; it is known for receiving heavy rainfall.

Drought-prone areas in India are typically identified based on rainfall patterns, irrigation facilities, and agricultural practices. Regions commonly classified as drought-prone include parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra (Vidarbha, Marathwada), Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh (Bundelkhand), and Uttar Pradesh (Bundelkhand).

– Northern part of Rajasthan (Thar desert region) is severely drought-prone.
– Southern districts of Uttar Pradesh (Bundelkhand region) are moderately drought-prone.
– Coimbatore Plateau (in Tamil Nadu) is also known to be a drought-prone area.
– The Konkan region, situated along the Western Ghats, receives very high rainfall during the monsoon season and is not typically considered drought-prone.

Classification of drought-affected areas can vary based on the criteria used (meteorological, agricultural, hydrological drought) and the specific year’s conditions. However, geographically, the Konkan belt is consistently among the high-rainfall regions of India, making it an unlikely candidate for a drought-affected classification.

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