{"id":64751,"date":"2024-04-20T09:29:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=64751"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:29:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:29:07","slug":"climate-change-poses-a-threat-to-sikkims-food-security-due-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/climate-change-poses-a-threat-to-sikkims-food-security-due-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate change poses a threat to Sikkim&#8217;s food security due to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9722676a02b\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Unpredictable weather patterns                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Glacier retreat affecting water sources                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Increased pest and disease outbreaks                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>All of the above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change is a major threat to food security in Sikkim. The state is already experiencing the effects of climate change, such as unpredictable weather patterns, glacier retreat, and increased pest and disease outbreaks. These changes are making it difficult for farmers to grow crops and raise livestock.<\/p>\n<p>Unpredictable weather patterns are making it difficult for farmers to plan their planting and harvesting schedules. Extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, can also damage crops and livestock.<\/p>\n<p>Glacier retreat is affecting water sources, which are essential for irrigation and drinking water. As glaciers melt, the water supply becomes more variable and unpredictable. This can make it difficult for farmers to irrigate their crops and for people to get enough drinking water.<\/p>\n<p>Increased pest and disease outbreaks are also a major threat to food security. Climate change is creating conditions that are more favorable for pests and diseases to spread. This is leading to more frequent and severe outbreaks, which can devastate crops and livestock.<\/p>\n<p>All of these factors are <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> contributing to a decline in food security in Sikkim. The state is already experiencing food shortages, and the situation is likely to get worse in the future. Climate change is a major threat to food security in Sikkim, and it is important to take action to address this issue.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unpredictable weather patterns:<\/strong> Climate change is causing weather patterns to become more unpredictable. This is making it difficult for farmers to plan their planting <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> and harvesting schedules. Extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, can also damage crops and livestock.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glacier retreat affecting water sources:<\/strong> Glaciers are important sources of water for irrigation and drinking water. As glaciers melt, the water supply becomes more variable and unpredictable. This can make it difficult for farmers to irrigate their crops and for people to get enough drinking water.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased pest and disease outbreaks:<\/strong> Climate change is creating conditions that are more favorable for pests and diseases to spread. 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