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The increased incidence of floods in recent times in North India is due to
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- increase in the annual rainfall.
- increase in the silting of dams.
- increased deforestation in the catchment area.
- None of these
Correct Option: C
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.
