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Excessive rains cause floods, while absence of rain results in:
ATsunamis
BDroughts
CCyclones
DStorms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Droughts
1. Rainfall in India is uneven.
2. No rain means drought.
3. Floods and droughts can occur at the same time.
_Source: NCERT Class 7 Science, Chapter 16, Water: A Precious Resource._
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