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Question

India has an abundant volume of rainfall but is still regarded as a thirsty land. This is due to:

  1. Rapid run off of water
  2. Quick evaporation of rain water
  3. Concentration of rainfall during a few months only
  4. All the above

Answer:

Option D: All the above

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “All the above”.

India is considered a thirsty land despite its abundant rainfall due to the rapid runoff of water, quick evaporation, and the concentration of rainfall during a few months (mainly the monsoon season). These factors contribute to water scarcity in many parts of the country.