In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of floods in the plains of northern India because
A
The rate of silting of darns has gone up
B
There has been an increase in annual rainfall
C
There has been increased deforestation in the catchment areas
D
Increased areas of land is being self cultivated
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Correct option is C. There has been increased deforestation in the catchment areas
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