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Select the TRUE statements from the following: (1) Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are considered the most susceptible to landslide threats. (2) Una, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Shimla and Solan are considered as low vulnerable to disaster threats. (3) Hum valley of Una district has hardly any natural drinking water source. (4) As per the study of the central water board, Kala Amb valley in Sirmaur district has exploited the least underground water. Choose the right answer:

HPPSC · 2021 · GS1
Question:
Select the TRUE statements from the following: (1) Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are considered the most susceptible to landslide threats. (2) Una, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Shimla and Solan are considered as low vulnerable to disaster threats. (3) Hum valley of Una district has hardly any natural drinking water source. (4) As per the study of the central water board, Kala Amb valley in Sirmaur district has exploited the least underground water. Choose the right answer:

Options

(1) 2 and 3
(2) 2, 3 and 4
(3) 1, 2 and 3
(4) 4 only
Answer: (3) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:
Statement 1 is true: Chamba, Kullu, and Kinnaur are geologically fragile districts with high susceptibility to landslides due to steep terrain, intense rainfall, and tectonic activity. Statement 2 is true: The districts of Una, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Shimla (lower areas) and Solan are in comparatively lower risk zones for natural disasters. Statement 3 is true: The Hum (Hamirpur) valley in Una district is known for scarcity of natural drinking water sources, making it dependent on artificial supply. Statement 4 is false: As per the Central Water Board study, Kala Amb valley in Sirmaur district has OVER-exploited underground water — not exploited the least. Hence statements 1, 2 and 3 are true.

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