Question 4155

Which one of the following states of India experiences floods frequently?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points In India, Assam experiences flood frequently . Causes : Landslides near river's course, Construction of embankments, dams, Illegal encroachments of river's course, Siltation in Brahmaputra river basin, The silt from high-altitude areas is deposited, forming sandbanks and islands. Construction of several big dams in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra by China and sudden release of water.