Landslides and Monsoon Disasters in Himachal Pradesh

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Which factor is primarily responsible for the landslides and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh?

  • Unregulated construction activities
  • Debris dumping into the rivers
  • Unscientific slope cutting
  • Torrential downpours (correct)

What has increased groundwater levels in Himachal Pradesh?

  • Unscientific slope cutting
  • Debris dumping into the rivers
  • Torrential downpours (correct)
  • Unregulated construction activities

How many incidents of landslides and flash floods has Himachal Pradesh experienced so far?

  • 270
  • 180 (correct)
  • 90
  • 360

What has contributed to the crisis in Himachal Pradesh by raising water levels and flooding river banks?

<p>Debris dumping into the rivers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cities in Himachal Pradesh have witnessed unregulated construction activities?

<p>Shimla, Dharamshala, Manali (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of the increased groundwater levels in Himachal Pradesh?

<p>The increased groundwater levels can turn the soil beneath human settlements into mud, which could trigger additional landslides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many lives have been claimed during the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh due to rains and landslides?

<p>328 lives have been claimed during the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of unscientific slope cutting and debris dumping into the Beas and Sutlej rivers?

<p>Unscientific slope cutting and debris dumping into the Beas and Sutlej rivers have raised water levels and flooded river banks, contributing to the crisis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activities have contributed to the landslides and soil erosion in Himachal Pradesh?

<p>Unscientific slope cutting, debris dumping, and unregulated construction activities have contributed to the landslides and soil erosion in Himachal Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers have been affected by the unregulated construction activities in Himachal Pradesh?

<p>The Beas and Sutlej rivers have been affected by the unregulated construction activities in Himachal Pradesh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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