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Question
The ISRO has developed a 'Flood Hazard Atlas' by mapping flood-prone and vulnerable areas in which state?
Options
Kerala
Maharashtra
Assam
Tripura
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Solution
Assam
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organization has developed a Flood Hazard Atlas by mapping flood prone and vulnerable areas in Assam
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