{"id":73161,"date":"2024-04-20T11:38:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=73161"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:38:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:38:56","slug":"climate-change-poses-a-threat-to-food-security-in-assam-due-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/climate-change-poses-a-threat-to-food-security-in-assam-due-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate change poses a threat to food security in Assam due to:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Erratic rainfall patterns&#8221; option2=&#8221;Increase in floods and droughts&#8221; option3=&#8221;Changes in crop suitability&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: d) All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change is a major threat to food security in Assam. Erratic rainfall patterns, increase in floods and droughts, and changes in crop suitability are all major challenges that Assam is facing due to climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Erratic rainfall patterns are making it difficult for farmers to plan their crops. The monsoon rains are becoming more erratic, with longer periods of drought followed by heavy rains. This is making it difficult for farmers to grow their crops.<\/p>\n<p>Increase in floods and droughts is also a major threat to food security in Assam. Floods can damage crops and infrastructure, while droughts can lead to crop failures. Both of these events can have a devastating impact on the food security of the people of Assam.<\/p>\n<p>Changes in crop suitability are also a major challenge. Climate change is leading to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, which are making some crops no longer suitable for cultivation in Assam. This is forcing farmers to switch to other crops, which can be a challenge if they do not have the necessary knowledge or resources.<\/p>\n<p>All of these factors are contributing to the threat of food insecurity in Assam. The government and the people of Assam need to take steps to address these challenges in order to ensure food security for the people of the state.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Erratic rainfall patterns: Climate change is leading to changes in rainfall patterns. In some areas, rainfall is becoming more erratic, with longer periods of drought followed by heavy rains. This is making it difficult for farmers to plan their crops and can lead to crop failures.<\/li>\n<li>Increase in floods and droughts: Climate change is also leading to an increase in the frequency and intensity of floods and droughts. Floods can damage crops and infrastructure, while droughts can lead to crop failures. Both of these events can have a devastating impact on the food security of the people of Assam.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in crop suitability: Climate change is also leading to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns, which are making some crops no longer suitable for cultivation in Assam. 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