Question

Why were droughts a great calamity for the people?

Answer 1

1. Agriculture was the main occupation of the people and it was dependent on rain. If it did not rain, it meant that a drought situation would get created.
2. This affected the crops and the prices of food grains rose. Getting food grains and other things became difficult for the people.
3. The fodder for the cattle and water also became scarce.
4. People had to leave their houses as it became difficult to live in the village. Thus, droughts were a great calamity for the people.