Why have the incidents of flood risen in India recently?

A. Rise in annual rain

B. Deposition of silt in dams

C. Deforestation in drainage zone

D. None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The incidents of flood risen in India recently because of Deforestation in drainage zone. Although there are many reasons for increasing floods but deforestation has predominantly caused by surface clearance which in turn leads to surface run off and loose sediments again flow with them towards rivers increasing its sediment load and making it more prone to floods.