The main cause of recurring flood is (1) Soil erosion (2) Deforestation (3) Silting of river beds (4) All of the above

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All of the above

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Last Answer : (4) All of the above Explanation: Floods are caused by a variety of factors, both natural and man-made. Apart from soil erosion and silting of river beds which force the water of rivers ... against water flow and in turn protect the underlying soil from getting eroded and then getting washed away.

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Last Answer : Deflation

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Last Answer : the water is free to flow without trees

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Last Answer : Levee

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Last Answer : (4) Facilitating navigation in Ganga river Explanation: The Farakka Barrage was created by India in 1975 to divert water from the Ganges River to the Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system. It was ... to flush out the sediment deposition from the Kolkata harbour and thus prevent erosion of Kolkata port.

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Last Answer : (2) Soil erosion

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Last Answer : Trees are a natural cover against heavy rain and general water. However, when these trees are taken away, the soil gets the brute force of the rain without cover. Furthermore, when there is a ... sits on the soil, reducing its fertility and more importantly causing soil erosion. I hope I helped.

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Last Answer : Ans: (d)

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Last Answer : (1) Deflation Explanation: Deflation is a decline in general price-levels, often caused by a reduction in the supply of money or credit. Deflation can also be brought about by direct contractions in ... in an economy, since the process often leads to a lower level of demand in the economy.

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Last Answer :  I, II

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Last Answer : (3) increased deforestation in the catchment area, Explanation: The frequency and severity of flooding in the Gangetic plain has steadily increased in recent years. Deforestation of the Terai appears to be one of the major causes.

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Last Answer : d. All the above

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Last Answer : (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Cave

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