Indian Geography UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Assertion (A): Orissa is the most cyclone-prone coastal region in India.
Reason (R): There has been maximum deforestation of mangroves in the Mahanadi delta region.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)”.

Odisha is most likely to be affected by a cyclone because the east coast is more prone to cyclones and Odisha is situated on the East coast of India.

However, while deforestation of mangroves may exacerbate the impact of cyclones, it is not the sole reason Orissa is prone to cyclones. Other factors such as its geographic location and weather patterns also contribute to its vulnerability.

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