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MCQs with answers on “The Impact of Climate Change on India’s Coastal Areas”
1. Which of the following is the most significant impact of climate change on India’s coastal areas?
a) Rising sea levels
b) Increased biodiversity
c) Stable coastal temperatures
d) Reduced rainfall
Answer: a) Rising sea levels
2. Which coastal state of India is most vulnerable to rising sea levels due to climate change?
a) Gujarat
b) Kerala
c) Tamil Nadu
d) West Bengal
Answer: d) West Bengal
3. The phenomenon of coastal erosion in India is primarily caused by which factor?
a) Industrial pollution
b) Rising sea levels and storm surges
c) Increased freshwater flow
d) Declining marine biodiversity
Answer: b) Rising sea levels and storm surges
4. Which Indian coastal city has been identified as a major hotspot for the effects of climate change, especially flooding and coastal erosion?
a) Kochi
b) Mumbai
c) Chennai
d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: b) Mumbai
5. Which is a primary factor contributing to the loss of mangrove forests along India’s coastline?
a) Agricultural expansion
b) Overfishing
c) Urbanization and industrialization
d) Natural disasters
Answer: c) Urbanization and industrialization
6. India’s coastal areas contribute what percentage to the country’s GDP?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 25%
d) 30%
Answer: b) 20%
7. What is the main reason for the frequent cyclones observed along India’s eastern coast due to climate change?
a) Higher sea surface temperatures
b) Decreased atmospheric pressure
c) Reduced salinity in the ocean
d) Increased wind speed
Answer: a) Higher sea surface temperatures
8. Which of the following states is a part of India’s western coast that is facing threats from climate change?
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Goa
c) Odisha
d) Assam
Answer: b) Goa
9. Which ecosystem along India’s coastal regions is most affected by climate change and plays a vital role in coastal protection?
a) Coral reefs
b) Mangroves
c) Seagrass meadows
d) Wetlands
Answer: b) Mangroves
10. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched in India in which year?
a) 2007
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2009
11. Which of the following is a major climate-induced threat to coastal fishing communities in India?
a) Ocean acidification
b) Droughts
c) Heavy rainfall
d) Invasive species
Answer: a) Ocean acidification
12. Which international convention aims to protect the oceans and coastal areas from climate change impacts, of which India is a signatory?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Ramsar Convention
d) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Answer: b) Paris Agreement
13. What is the primary effect of rising sea levels on India’s coastal agriculture?
a) Increased soil fertility
b) Salinization of groundwater
c) Improved crop yields
d) Longer growing seasons
Answer: b) Salinization of groundwater
14. Which Indian coastal city faces threats of both rising sea levels and land subsidence?
a) Mumbai
b) Chennai
c) Kolkata
d) Surat
Answer: a) Mumbai
15. In which year did the Indian government launch the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) notification to manage coastal development?
a) 1986
b) 1991
c) 2000
d) 2005
Answer: c) 2000
16. Which of the following is a direct consequence of global warming on India’s coastal areas?
a) Decreased frequency of cyclones
b) Loss of freshwater resources
c) Increase in tidal waves
d) Increase in the frequency and intensity of cyclones
Answer: d) Increase in the frequency and intensity of cyclones
17. The impact of rising sea levels on India’s coastal areas includes which of the following?
a) Loss of farmland
b) Increased rainfall
c) Coastal desertification
d) Deforestation
Answer: a) Loss of farmland
18. Which of the following coastal states in India is known for having the largest number of coastal communities impacted by climate change?
a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Kerala
d) Odisha
Answer: d) Odisha
19. Which initiative in India aims to develop climate-resilient coastal ecosystems?
a) National Coastal Management Plan (NCMP)
b) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
c) Green India Mission
d) National Afforestation Programme
Answer: a) National Coastal Management Plan (NCMP)
20. Which is the most important government body responsible for coastal regulation in India?
a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
c) Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Authority
d) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
21. Which of the following sectors in India’s coastal areas is highly vulnerable to climate change?
a) Tourism
b) Agriculture
c) Real estate
d) Information technology
Answer: a) Tourism
22. Which region of India is predicted to experience the highest sea-level rise by 2100 due to climate change?
a) Eastern coast
b) Western coast
c) Southern coast
d) Northern coast
Answer: a) Eastern coast
23. Which coastal state in India has developed the “Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Plan” to combat climate change impacts?
a) Goa
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: c) Gujarat
24. What is the role of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) in addressing climate impacts on coastal areas?
a) Focus on deforestation
b) To promote industrialization in coastal areas
c) Promotes adaptation and mitigation measures for climate-resilient coastal zones
d) To ban construction in coastal areas
Answer: c) Promotes adaptation and mitigation measures for climate-resilient coastal zones
25. Which of the following is an example of adaptation strategies in India’s coastal areas to mitigate climate change?
a) Coastal afforestation
b) Building large dams
c) Reducing fishing activities
d) Industrial diversification
Answer: a) Coastal afforestation
26. Which coastal region of India is highly susceptible to cyclonic storms due to its geographic location?
a) Saurashtra
b) Konkan Coast
c) Andhra Coast
d) Tamil Nadu Coast
Answer: b) Konkan Coast
27. Which of the following is a critical challenge in India’s efforts to manage climate change impacts on coastal areas?
a) Excessive freshwater resources
b) Unclear regulatory frameworks
c) Rapid urbanization of inland areas
d) Drought conditions
Answer: b) Unclear regulatory frameworks
28. Which of the following is a potential consequence of rising ocean temperatures due to climate change on India’s marine biodiversity?
a) Increased fish migration
b) Ocean acidification
c) Higher plankton growth
d) More coral reef expansion
Answer: b) Ocean acidification
29. Which of the following coastal regions in India has seen substantial damage due to rising sea levels, particularly in terms of erosion and habitat loss?
a) Lakshadweep Islands
b) Sundarbans Delta
c) Malabar Coast
d) Kutch Region
Answer: b) Sundarbans Delta
30. Which global framework aims to address the issue of climate change impacts on coastal regions and was adopted by India?
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Paris Agreement
c) Montreal Protocol
d) Stockholm Convention
Answer: b) Paris Agreement
These MCQs cover a wide range of topics related to the impact of climate change on India’s coastal areas, including environmental, economic, and policy aspects.
