Climate Change TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Climate Change MCQ Questions

1.
What is 'EI Nino'?
A.
it is disease caused by viruses
B.
it makes more rains
C.
it is the warming of oceans and atmosphere
D.
it is western musical dance
ANSWER :
C. it is the warming of oceans and atmosphere
2.
The driest parts. Which are prone to frequent drought lie in which of the states in India?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
ANSWER :
A. Rajasthan
3.

Major causes of drought in India?

I. Rainfall is inadequate

II. Rainfall is uneven

III. Deforestation

IV. Soil erosion

A.

I and II are correct

B.

II and III are correct

C.

III & IV are correct

D.

I and IV are correct

ANSWER :

B. II and III are correct

4.
Child stunting is projected to increase by ________ by 2050 compared to a scenario without climate change.
A.
20%
B.
25%
C.
30%
D.
35%
ANSWER :
D. 35%
5.
Extremely high temperatures in northern India _____ have had a substantial negative effect on wheat yields
A.
24°C
B.
above 30°C
C.
above 34°C
D.
below 34°C
ANSWER :
C. above 34°C
6.
________ rise in the world’s average temperatures will make India’s summer monsoon highly unpredictable.
A.
1°C
B.
2°C
C.
3°C
D.
4°C
ANSWER :
B. 2°C