If 20% or more area of the country suffers from rain deficits during monsoon season, it is termed as

Options

A. flood year
B. drought year
C. famine year
D. self sufficient year

Answer

B

Explanation

According to Indian Mete orological Department, when the rainfall deficiency for the country as a whole is more than 10% of normal and more than 20% of the country.s area is affected by drought condi tions (rainfall deficit), the sit uation is defined as an all-In dia drought year.