Consider the following statements: Statement I: Cloudbursts are highly localized extreme rainfall events that can cause flash floods and landslides. Statement II: Cloudbursts are characterized by prolonged heavy rainfall over a large geographical area. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement I is correct: A cloudburst is a localized, short-duration event of extremely heavy rainfall that can trigger flash floods and landslides.
Statement II is incorrect: Cloudbursts are not characterized by prolonged rainfall over a large area; they occur over a small geographical area within a short period.

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