Question

Which of the following places have NOT experienced cloudburst in the last three decades?

• A. Dharali
• B. Hardwar
• C. Madurai
• D. Devprayag

Hint:

Cloudbursts are generally associated with hilly and Himalayan regions. When comparing places, identify which option does not belong to such terrain.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: A cloudburst is a sudden and extremely heavy rainfall event over a small area in a short period. It is common in hilly and mountainous regions, especially in the Himalayan region.

Step 1: Understanding cloudburst-prone regions.
Cloudbursts are more frequent in mountain regions because moist air rises along slopes, cools rapidly, and produces intense rainfall. \[ \text{Moist air + Mountain slope} \Rightarrow \text{Rapid condensation} \Rightarrow \text{Cloudburst} \]

Step 2: Checking the given places.
Dharali is located in Uttarakhand and lies in a Himalayan region.
Hardwar is also in Uttarakhand.
Devprayag is also located in Uttarakhand and is associated with hilly terrain.

Step 3: Identifying the place not commonly associated with Himalayan cloudbursts.
Madurai is located in Tamil Nadu and is not a Himalayan cloudburst-prone place like Dharali, Hardwar, or Devprayag. Therefore, the correct answer is Madurai.