{"id":69943,"date":"2024-04-20T10:49:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=69943"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:49:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:49:42","slug":"deforestation-in-the-western-ghats-can-lead-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/deforestation-in-the-western-ghats-can-lead-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Deforestation in the Western Ghats can lead 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_6a97423b9b50d\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Increased rainfall                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Decreased rainfall                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    More frequent floods                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Milder winters Answer: b)                <\/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 b) Decreased rainfall.<\/p>\n<p>Deforestation in the Western Ghats can lead to decreased rainfall because trees play an important role in the water cycle. Trees absorb water from the soil and release it into the atmosphere through transpiration. This process helps to regulate the Earth&#8217;s temperature and rainfall patterns. When trees are cut down, this process is disrupted, which can lead to decreased rainfall.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, trees help to prevent soil erosion. When trees are cut down, the soil is more likely to be eroded by wind and water. This can lead to flooding and landslides.<\/p>\n<p>Deforestation also contributes to climate change. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which helps to regulate the Earth&#8217;s temperature. When trees are cut down, this carbon dioxide is released back into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, deforestation in <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> the Western Ghats can have a number of negative consequences, including decreased rainfall, soil erosion, and climate change. It is important to protect the forests of the Western Ghats in order to maintain the region&#8217;s ecosystem and climate.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a) Increased rainfall: This is not the correct answer because deforestation can lead to decreased rainfall.<\/li>\n<li>Option b) Decreased rainfall: This is the correct answer because deforestation can disrupt the water <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 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