Climate Change and India's Biodiversity

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Which of the following is NOT a major threat to India's biodiversity due to climate change?

  1. Habitat loss and fragmentation

  2. Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events

  3. Changes in species distribution and abundance

  4. Improved air quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is leading to habitat loss and fragmentation, increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, and changes in species distribution and abundance. Improved air quality is not a threat to biodiversity.

Which of the following is an example of how climate change is affecting India's biodiversity?

  1. Coral bleaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Increased frequency of forest fires in the Western Ghats

  3. Migration of bird species to higher altitudes in the Himalayas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is causing coral bleaching in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, increased frequency of forest fires in the Western Ghats, and migration of bird species to higher altitudes in the Himalayas.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on India's biodiversity?

  1. Loss of biodiversity

  2. Increased biodiversity

  3. No change in biodiversity

  4. Biodiversity remains the same


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Climate change is leading to the loss of biodiversity in India due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and changes in species distribution and abundance.

Which of the following is a measure that can be taken to mitigate the impacts of climate change on India's biodiversity?

  1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Protecting and restoring natural habitats

  3. Promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting and restoring natural habitats, and promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices are all measures that can be taken to mitigate the impacts of climate change on India's biodiversity.

Which of the following is an example of a species that is threatened by climate change in India?

  1. The snow leopard

  2. The Bengal tiger

  3. The Indian elephant

  4. The great Indian bustard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The great Indian bustard is a critically endangered species that is threatened by climate change. Its habitat is being lost due to agricultural expansion and development, and it is also vulnerable to extreme weather events.

Which of the following is an example of a climate change adaptation strategy for biodiversity conservation in India?

  1. Establishing wildlife corridors

  2. Creating buffer zones around protected areas

  3. Promoting the use of drought-resistant crops

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Establishing wildlife corridors, creating buffer zones around protected areas, and promoting the use of drought-resistant crops are all examples of climate change adaptation strategies for biodiversity conservation in India.

Which of the following is a key factor driving climate change in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Industrialization

  3. Agriculture

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, industrialization, and agriculture are all key factors driving climate change in India.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on India's water resources?

  1. Increased water scarcity

  2. More frequent and severe floods

  3. Changes in the timing and distribution of rainfall

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is leading to increased water scarcity, more frequent and severe floods, and changes in the timing and distribution of rainfall in India.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on India's agriculture?

  1. Reduced crop yields

  2. Increased pest and disease outbreaks

  3. Changes in the growing season

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is leading to reduced crop yields, increased pest and disease outbreaks, and changes in the growing season in India.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change on India's human health?

  1. Increased heat-related illnesses

  2. More frequent and severe outbreaks of vector-borne diseases

  3. Changes in the distribution of diseases

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change is leading to increased heat-related illnesses, more frequent and severe outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, and changes in the distribution of diseases in India.

Which of the following is an example of a climate change mitigation strategy in India?

  1. Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

  2. Improving energy efficiency

  3. Reducing deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting the use of renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and reducing deforestation are all examples of climate change mitigation strategies in India.

Which of the following is an example of a climate change adaptation strategy in India?

  1. Building flood-resistant infrastructure

  2. Developing drought-resistant crops

  3. Improving early warning systems for extreme weather events

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Building flood-resistant infrastructure, developing drought-resistant crops, and improving early warning systems for extreme weather events are all examples of climate change adaptation strategies in India.

Which of the following is a key challenge in addressing climate change in India?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Insufficient financial resources

  3. Limited technical capacity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of political will, insufficient financial resources, and limited technical capacity are all key challenges in addressing climate change in India.

Which of the following is a key opportunity for addressing climate change in India?

  1. India's large renewable energy potential

  2. India's growing economy

  3. India's young population

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's large renewable energy potential, growing economy, and young population are all key opportunities for addressing climate change in India.

What is the role of international cooperation in addressing climate change in India?

  1. International cooperation can help India access financial and technical resources

  2. International cooperation can help India share best practices and lessons learned

  3. International cooperation can help India build capacity to address climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation can help India access financial and technical resources, share best practices and lessons learned, and build capacity to address climate change.

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