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Drought is occasionally experienced in the plateau region of West Bengal because of
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Correct answer: Extremely low rainfall
Explanation: The Plateau region of West Bengal includes the district of Bankura and Purulia. West Bengal witnessed Drought occasionally in Bankura and Purulia district, if there is extremely low rainfall. -The Western region of Bengal records high temperature than Eastern region, the western region receives low rainfall around 100-120 cm. - Buxa, Duars in Jalpaiguri district receives the highest rainfall while Mayureswar in Birbhum district receives the lowest rainfall.