{"id":76469,"date":"2024-04-20T12:31:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=76469"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:31:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:31:10","slug":"climate-change-poses-threats-to-sikkims-natural-resources-including","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/climate-change-poses-threats-to-sikkims-natural-resources-including\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate change poses threats to Sikkim&#8217;s natural resources, including:"},"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_6a971197e723b\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Glacier retreat and water scarcity                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Changes in biodiversity                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Extreme weather events                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\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>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Climate change is a major threat to Sikkim&#8217;s natural resources. Glacier retreat and water scarcity are two of the most serious threats. Glaciers are important sources of water for Sikkim, and their retreat is leading to water shortages. This is having a major impact on agriculture, hydropower, <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> and other sectors of the economy.<\/p>\n<p>Changes in biodiversity are another major threat. Climate change is causing changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, which are leading to changes in plant and animal life. These changes are having a major impact on ecosystems and the livelihoods of people who depend on them.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme weather events are also becoming more common in Sikkim as a result of climate change. These events, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, are causing damage to infrastructure and crops, and displacing people.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change is a serious threat to Sikkim&#8217;s natural resources and people. It is important to take action to mitigate the effects of climate change and adapt to the changes that are already happening.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the threats posed by climate change to Sikkim&#8217;s natural resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Glacier retreat and water scarcity: Glaciers are important sources of water for Sikkim. They provide water for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower. Climate change is causing glaciers to retreat, which is leading to water shortages. This is having a major impact on agriculture, hydropower, and other sectors of the economy.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in biodiversity: Climate change is causing changes in temperature and precipitation patterns. These changes are leading to changes in plant and animal life. These <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> changes are having a major impact on ecosystems and the livelihoods of people who depend on them.<\/li>\n<li>Extreme weather events: Extreme weather events, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, are becoming more common in Sikkim as a result of climate change. 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