Question

Which of the following districts is NOT prone to drought?

• A. Kalahandi in Odisha
• B. Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh
• C. Purulia in West Bengal
• D. Banda in Uttar Pradesh

Hint:

For drought-prone districts, remember examples like Kalahandi, Purulia, and Banda. These are often associated with rainfall deficiency and water scarcity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Drought-prone areas are regions that frequently face low rainfall, water shortage, crop failure, and dry climatic conditions.

Step 1: Understanding drought-prone districts.
Drought risk is high where rainfall is low or irregular and where agriculture depends heavily on monsoon rainfall. \[ \text{Drought risk} = \text{Low rainfall + High water stress} \]

Step 2: Checking the given districts.
Kalahandi in Odisha is well known for drought and poverty-related distress.
Purulia in West Bengal is a drought-prone district.
Banda in Uttar Pradesh, located in Bundelkhand region, is also drought-prone.

Step 3: Selecting the district comparatively not drought-prone.
Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is comparatively less known as a drought-prone district among the given options. Therefore, the correct answer is Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh.