Correct option is C
The number of people affected by natural disasters in India during the years given is as follows:
1989 (B) had the highest number of people affected due to various natural disasters like floods and cyclones.
1988 (A) had a significantly large number of people affected, primarily due to flooding and cyclonic activities.
1994 (E) witnessed large-scale flooding affecting millions in various regions.
1991 (D) had substantial natural disaster effects, particularly cyclonic storms.
1985 (C) had a relatively lower number of people affected compared to the other years, even though it still experienced significant disasters.
Thus, the descending order is:
1989 (B)
1988 (A)
1994 (E)
1991 (D)
1985 (C)
Information Booster:
- 1989 experienced some of the most devastating floods and cyclonic storms, affecting large populations across India.
- 1988 had widespread flooding in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, among other areas, causing significant distress.
- 1994 witnessed severe floods in regions such as Orissa, affecting millions of people.
- 1991 also faced severe cyclones and floods, though the scale was slightly less than in 1989 and 1994.
- 1985 had fewer people affected than the other years, although there were notable disasters, such as floods and cyclones.
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