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The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to
Options:
A .  increased deforestation in the catchment area.
B .  None of these
C .  increase in the silting of dams.
D .  increase in the annual rainfall.
Answer: Option A
Answer: (a)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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