Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The most flood-prone state of India is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bihar”.
Bihar is considered India's most flood-prone state, with over 70% of its land at risk.

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