environment medium MCQ

Which of the following is a primary cause of landslides in the Himalayan region?

  1. Flat terrain
  2. Deforestation, unscientific construction, and heavy rainfall
  3. Low seismic activity
  4. Absence of rivers

Answer: Deforestation, unscientific construction, and heavy rainfall

Removal of vegetation, slope cutting for roads/buildings, and intense monsoon rains destabilize slopes, triggering landslides in fragile Himalayas.

Topic Environmental Disasters and Management
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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