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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 evapo-transpiration
  4. Inefficient water management

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Excessive evapo-transpiration

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Excessive evapo-transpiration šŸ“š Explanation: The plateau region of West Bengal (like Purulia) experiences drought due to high temperatures that cause excessive evapo-transpiration. This process removes moisture from the soil and plants faster than it is replenished by the limited rainfall. The rocky terrain also prevents the efficient storage of groundwater.