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Biodiversity and Water Security in India

Description: Biodiversity and Water Security in India Quiz
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What is the primary cause of water scarcity in India?

  1. Increasing population

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. Industrial pollution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's rapidly growing population has put a strain on the country's water resources, leading to water scarcity in many regions.

Which of the following is a major biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Himalayas

  3. Sundarbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India is home to four major biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats, the Eastern Himalayas, the Sundarbans, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

How does biodiversity contribute to water security?

  1. Biodiversity helps regulate the water cycle

  2. Biodiversity helps maintain the quality of water

  3. Biodiversity provides food and shelter for aquatic organisms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity plays a crucial role in water security by regulating the water cycle, maintaining water quality, and providing food and shelter for aquatic organisms.

Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity in India?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Biodiversity in India is threatened by a combination of factors, including habitat loss and fragmentation, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.

What is the role of the government in ensuring water security in India?

  1. Developing and implementing water conservation policies

  2. Promoting sustainable water use practices

  3. Investing in water infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government plays a crucial role in ensuring water security in India by developing and implementing water conservation policies, promoting sustainable water use practices, and investing in water infrastructure.

What can individuals do to contribute to water security in India?

  1. Conserving water in their daily lives

  2. Supporting organizations working on water conservation

  3. Educating others about the importance of water security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can contribute to water security in India by conserving water in their daily lives, supporting organizations working on water conservation, and educating others about the importance of water security.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable water use practice?

  1. Using drip irrigation in agriculture

  2. Rainwater harvesting

  3. Using water-efficient appliances

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable water use practices include using drip irrigation in agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and using water-efficient appliances.

What is the impact of climate change on water security in India?

  1. Climate change is leading to more frequent and severe droughts

  2. Climate change is causing glaciers to melt, leading to reduced water availability

  3. Climate change is increasing the intensity of rainfall, leading to floods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is impacting water security in India by leading to more frequent and severe droughts, causing glaciers to melt, leading to reduced water availability, and increasing the intensity of rainfall, leading to floods.

Which of the following is an example of a biodiversity hotspot in India?

  1. Western Ghats

  2. Eastern Himalayas

  3. Sundarbans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India is home to three biodiversity hotspots: the Western Ghats, the Eastern Himalayas, and the Sundarbans.

How does biodiversity contribute to water security in India?

  1. Biodiversity helps regulate the water cycle

  2. Biodiversity helps maintain the quality of water

  3. Biodiversity provides food and shelter for aquatic organisms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biodiversity plays a crucial role in water security by regulating the water cycle, maintaining water quality, and providing food and shelter for aquatic organisms.

Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity in India?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. Invasive species


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Biodiversity in India is threatened by a combination of factors, including habitat loss and fragmentation, pollution, climate change, and invasive species.

What is the role of the government in ensuring water security in India?

  1. Developing and implementing water conservation policies

  2. Promoting sustainable water use practices

  3. Investing in water infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government plays a crucial role in ensuring water security in India by developing and implementing water conservation policies, promoting sustainable water use practices, and investing in water infrastructure.

What can individuals do to contribute to water security in India?

  1. Conserving water in their daily lives

  2. Supporting organizations working on water conservation

  3. Educating others about the importance of water security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can contribute to water security in India by conserving water in their daily lives, supporting organizations working on water conservation, and educating others about the importance of water security.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable water use practice?

  1. Using drip irrigation in agriculture

  2. Rainwater harvesting

  3. Using water-efficient appliances

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sustainable water use practices include using drip irrigation in agriculture, rainwater harvesting, and using water-efficient appliances.

What is the impact of climate change on water security in India?

  1. Climate change is leading to more frequent and severe droughts

  2. Climate change is causing glaciers to melt, leading to reduced water availability

  3. Climate change is increasing the intensity of rainfall, leading to floods

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is impacting water security in India by leading to more frequent and severe droughts, causing glaciers to melt, leading to reduced water availability, and increasing the intensity of rainfall, leading to floods.

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