{"id":73257,"date":"2024-04-20T11:40:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73257"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:40:24","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:40:24","slug":"floods-are-a-recurring-natural-disaster-in-bihar-due-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/floods-are-a-recurring-natural-disaster-in-bihar-due-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Floods are a recurring natural disaster in Bihar due to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a97210c3553b\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Heavy rainfall during monsoons                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Overflowing rivers                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Inadequate drainage systems                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bihar is a state in eastern India that is prone to floods. The state is located in the Ganges basin, which is a major river basin in South Asia. The Ganges River is the longest river in India and the third longest river in Asia. It is a major source of water for irrigation, drinking, and transportation in Bihar.<\/p>\n<p>The <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> monsoon season is the rainy season in India. It typically lasts from June to September. During the monsoon season, heavy rains can cause rivers to overflow their banks and flood surrounding areas. This can lead to loss of life, property damage, and disruption of livelihoods.<\/p>\n<p>Bihar is also located in a seismically active region. Earthquakes can cause landslides and other damage that can lead to flooding.<\/p>\n<p>Inadequate drainage systems can also contribute to flooding. When it rains, water needs to be able to flow away from homes and businesses. If the drainage system is not adequate, water can back up and cause flooding.<\/p>\n<p>All of these factors contribute to the risk of flooding in Bihar. The state government has taken steps to mitigate the risk of flooding, but it is a challenge that the state will continue to face in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Heavy rainfall during monsoons:<\/strong> The monsoon season is the rainy season in India. It typically lasts from June to September. During the monsoon season, heavy rains can cause rivers to overflow their banks and flood surrounding areas. This can lead to loss of life, property damage, and disruption of livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overflowing rivers:<\/strong> Bihar is located in the Ganges basin, which is a major river basin in South Asia. The Ganges River is the longest river in India and the third longest river in Asia. It is a major source of water for <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> irrigation, drinking, and transportation in Bihar. During the monsoon season, heavy rains can cause rivers to overflow their banks and flood surrounding areas. This can lead to loss of life, property damage, and disruption of livelihoods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inadequate drainage systems:<\/strong> When it rains, water needs to be able to flow away from homes and businesses. 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