UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-8

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    Consider the following statements regarding the impact of climate change.        
    1. The melting of the glaciers is more in the Northern hemisphere than in the Southern hemisphere.
    2. Mangroves submergence and increased wetland salinity are likely to occur with sea level rise.
    3. There will be increase in the bleaching of degraded coral reefs in South Asia.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  2 and 3           

    B)  1 and 2            

    C)  All of these                   

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] The melting of the glaciers is more in the Northern hemisphere due to concentration of industries and population in Northern hemisphere and the last two statements should be the result of climate change.


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