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Q313. Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades. Reason (R) : There has been a reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.

Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in north Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades. Reason (R) : There has been a reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (A) — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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  • Assertion (A) is true: Flooding frequency and intensity in the Indo-Gangetic-Brahmaputra plains have substantially increased over recent decades due to human activities, deforestation in catchment areas, and climate changes.
  • Reason (R) is true: Massive deforestation and soil erosion in the Himalayan catchment areas cause high sediment loads in rivers. Silt deposition raises riverbeds and reduces the cross-sectional depth and water-carrying capacity of river channels.
  • Because river channels can hold less volume, excess monsoon run-off easily spills over the banks, causing frequent floods. Thus, R is the correct explanation of A.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q313)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Physical Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

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