Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1) Meteorological Drought means lack of precipitation.
2) Hydrological drought means low levels of water in reservoirs.
3) Agricultural drought means lack of moisture in the soil.
Select the answer using the codes given below
Answer: D
Notes:
Types of droughts as per NDMA:
Meteorological Drought – referring to lack of precipitation.
Agricultural drought – referring to lack of moisture in the soil where crops grow.
Hydrological drought – referring to low levels of water in reservoirs.
Socio-economic drought – referring to water shortages affecting people in society, which impacts availability of foodgrains, fodder, etc.
