WBCS.LIVE practice question

Drought is occasionally experienced in the plateau region of West Bengal because of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Lateritic Soil
  2. Extremely low rainfall
  3. Excessive evapotranspiration
  4. Inefficient water management

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Extremely low rainfall

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Extremely low rainfall. The plateau region of West Bengal, which includes districts like Purulia, Bankura, and parts of Paschim Medinipur, is part of the Chotonagpur Plateau. This region lies in the rain-shadow zone and therefore receives comparatively low annual rainfall. Rainfall in this region is erratic and unevenly distributed, making the area vulnerable to seasonal droughts.