Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) is a gradual release of water from a glacial lake.
2.The National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme aims to perform hazard assessments, install automated monitoring stations, and set up early warning systems for glacial lakes and downstream regions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. A GLOF is characterized by the sudden release of a significant amount of water from a glacial lake. This sudden discharge can cause catastrophic flooding downstream.
Statement 2 is correct. The National Glacial Lake Outburst Floods Risk Mitigation Programme’s goals include conducting detailed technical hazard assessments, installing automated weather and water level monitoring stations, and establishing early warning systems for glacial lakes and downstream areas.
Source: The Hindu
