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  1. What is the important change for the present generation of politics of the entire World?Asked in APPSC Gazated Posts 2012
  2. Which one of the following is not a predicted consequence of global climate change?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2022
  3. The global warming has resulted inAsked in ae 2025
  4. Which of the following is true for adverse effects of climate change? I. Melting of ice cover in the Antarctica II. Rise in sea and ocean level III. More severe storms IV. Extinction of species in land and ocean Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.Asked in ARO GS 252022 74 2024
  5. Who publishes Global Climate Risk Index Report?Asked in RO ARO pre 2021
  6. Identify the incorrect statement extra- tropical cyclones:Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
  7. The Global Drought Snapshot, released in December 2023 at the beginning of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP-28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, exposes the devastating consequences of droughts on lives, economies, and various sectors. Based on the data reported by 101 parties to the UNCCD, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) The report reveals that a staggering 1.84 billion people experienced the effects of drought. Among them, 4.7% faced severe or extreme drought conditions. (ii) Notably South Africa faced the highest number of declarations. (iii) Drought severity prompted emergency declarations in 23 countries. (iv) The US, Canada, India and Sri Lanka are the countries that never declared drought emergencies. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023
  8. Which one of the following is not a resultant of the El Nino effect?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022
  9. El NINO Phenomenon is associated with :Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2016
  10. Which climatic phenomenon is characterized by cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023
  11. Which disaster is most likely to be influenced by climate change?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023
  12. Which one of the following phenomenon cause adverse changes in global climate pattern and wreak havoc world wide in the form of floods and droughts?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022
  13. Arrange the following States based on highest to lowest death toll recorded on account of Thunderstorms and Lightening events in 2021 : A) Bihar B) Madhya Pradesh C) Odisha D) West Bengal E) RajasthanAsked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022
  14. Match the following Cyclones of 2021 with their intensity: Cyclone IntensityAsked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2022
  15. Kedar valley disaster of June, 2013, was cause by heavy rains in the catchment area of a river, which was :Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2012
  16. As a result of global warming the frequency and severety of which of the following are increasing due to global warming?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2018
  17. Indonesian forest fire in 1997 was caused byAsked in UPPCS Prelims 1998
  18. Abnormal weather condition presently prevailing in india are attribute to:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1998
  19. Which of the following factors are responsible for climate change ? - Sun Spots - El Nino and La Nina - Phenomenon in Outer Space - Denudation (1) (a), (b), (d) (2) (a), (c), (d) (3) (a), (b), (c) (4) (b), (c), (d)Asked in Sr. Teacher (Sanskrit Edu.) Comp. Exam 2022
  20. What is El Nino effect?Asked in Agriculture Development Officer 2021
  21. If global temperature rises by 2°C, which of the following effects can be seen on the earth ? (a) Annual flooding (b) Insect born diseases like Malaria (c) Shift of agricultural regions (d) Several species of plants and animals will become extinctAsked in MPSC CS Prelims 2013
  22. Which of the following is the consequence of climate change related warming of rivers?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021
  23. In the context of effect of global warming, match the following : Effect Country/RegionAsked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
  24. Which of the following reasons caused catastrophic coral bleaching and mass coral deaths in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024
  25. The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source. 2. Widespread coral mortality will occur. 3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC IAS 2014