Question

    Which of the following districts are listed among the 10 worst- affected districts in the Landslide Atlas of India released by NRSC as per the satellite data captured by ISRO?

    A Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chamoli and Uttarkashi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Bageshwar and Champawat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nainital and Almora Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Thrissur, Rajouri, Palakkad, Poonch, Malappuram, Sikkim, and Kozhikode Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The Landslide Atlas of India released by NRSC based on satellite data captured by ISRO lists the 147 most landslide- vulnerable districts in 17 states and two Union Territories. Among them, Thrissur, Rajouri, Palakkad, Poonch, Malappuram, the south and eastern districts of Sikkim, and Kozhikode were listed among the 10 worst- affected districts, along with the two Uttarakhand districts, Rudraprayag and Tehri Garhwal.

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