UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 100
The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 °C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?
- Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts.
- The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Both I and II)
Explanation: A wet-bulb temperature near or above 35°C marks a dangerous limit for human heat dissipation through sweating. India's intensifying climate risks can simultaneously expose peninsular regions to flooding, cyclones and drought; both implications reflect wider risks to people and ecosystems.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I: True-peninsular India faces compounded climate hazards including floods, cyclones and drought.
II: True-extreme wet-bulb heat prevents effective evaporative cooling, endangering humans and other animals.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-omits II which the answer requires.
B. Incorrect-omits I which the answer requires.
C. Correct-this matches the facts and the item-wise assessment above.
D. Incorrect-omits I, II which the answer requires.