2018
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Question
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Which state announces drought in 180 talukas chalking out eight schemes to provide relief in affected areas?
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Maharashtra
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Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The 2013 drought in Maharashtra in India came about after the region received lower rainfall during the monsoon season June to September 2012. It is considered as the region’s worst drought in 40 years. The worst-hit areas in Maharashtra were Solapur, Parbhani, Ahmednagar, Latur, Pune, Satara, Beed and Nashik.
Detailed explanation-2: -The worst drought years observed over Maharashtra State are 1877, 1899, 1911, 1918, 1920, 1951, 1965, 1972, 1986, 1987, 2002, 2008 and 2012. However, intensity, duration, and frequency of droughts was varying in all subdivisions of Maharashtra.
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