Q. With reference to ‘Lightning’ consider the following statements:
1.It is a very rapid and massive discharge of electricity in the atmosphere.
2.Lightning is not considered as a natural disaster in India.
3.Lightning causes least number of deaths in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Lightning is a very rapid and massive discharge of electricity in the atmosphere. Lightning is not considered as a natural disaster in India.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Deaths caused by lightning surpass any other disaster in the country. The frequency of lightning was the highest in northeastern states and in West Bengal, Sikkim, Jharkhand, Odisha and Bihar but the number of deaths was higher in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

Source: ForumIAS