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Question

Which of the following statement is incorrect?
i. Landslides can be caused because of heavy rains
ii. Landslides cannot be caused by earthquakes.
iii. Deforestation can cause landslides.

  1. Only i
  2. Only ii and iii
  3. Only ii
  4. i, ii, and iii

The correct answer is: Only ii

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