With reference to ‘Landslides’ consider the following statements:1.Landslide refers to the sinking of the ground because of underground material movement.2.India is considered among the top five landslide-prone countries globally.3.Rainfall variability pattern is the single biggest cause for landslides in India.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to ‘Landslides’ consider the following statements:
1.Landslide refers to the sinking of the ground because of underground material movement.
2.India is considered among the top five landslide-prone countries globally.
3.Rainfall variability pattern is the single biggest cause for landslides in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. A landslide is defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth, down a slope due to the action of gravity.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. India is considered among the top five landslide-prone countries globally. Rainfall variability pattern is the single biggest cause for landslides in India.

Source: ForumIAS

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