Global Warming Effects on India UPSC Questions

General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity & Climate Change

Global Warming Effects on India MCQ Questions


13.
Why are coral reefs under threat from sea level rise?
A.
Too much sunshine
B.
Acidification and salinity
C.
Overfishing only
D.
Lack of sediment
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ANSWER :
B. Acidification and salinity
14.
What is one marine ecosystem consequence of climate change?
A.
Less fishing activity
B.
Colder waters
C.
Coral bleaching
D.
Increase in kelp
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ANSWER :
C. Coral bleaching
15.
Which region may face increased Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)?
A.
Western Ghats
B.
Deccan Plateau
C.
Eastern Himalayas
D.
Andaman Islands
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ANSWER :
C. Eastern Himalayas
16.
With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

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A.
It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
B.
It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level
C.
It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment
D.
Both (a) and (b)
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ANSWER :
A. It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’
17.
Which river system is NOT directly affected by Himalayan glacier melt?
A.
Ganges
B.
Krishna
C.
Indus
D.
Brahmaputra
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ANSWER :
B. Krishna
18.
Which ecosystem acts as a carbon sink and flood barrier?
A.
Desert
B.
Grasslands
C.
Mangroves
D.
Alpine meadows
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ANSWER :
C. Mangroves