HEI in South Asia

What is one of the factors contributing to rising water levels in the Maldives?

• Hurricanes

• Melting Glaciers

• Overfishing

• Air Pollution

Which of the following is an effect of rising water levels on the Maldives?

• Increased Agricultural Production

• Decreased Tourism

• Saline Contamination

• Improved Infrastructure

What leads to the South Asia monsoon season during summer?

• The cooling of the Indian Ocean

• The warm winds and ocean currents from the Indian Ocean

• The Himalayan Mountains blocking the winds

• The high-pressure zone from the southwest monsoon

How do the Himalayan Mountains affect the South Asia monsoons?

• They create a high-pressure zone that repels moist winds

• They cause the moist winds to rise, cool, and condense, leading to heavy rainfall

• They prevent the monsoon from reaching South Asia

• They have no significant impact on the monsoons

What are some of the effects of uneven distribution of rainfall during the South Asia monsoons?

• Constant favorable weather for agriculture

• Devastating floods in some areas and droughts in others

• Decrease in hydropower generation

• Stabilization of the regional economy

How does deforestation contribute to flooding?

• It leads to soil erosion and sedimentation in rivers.

• It causes the rivers to change their course.

• It reduces water retention capacity, leading to faster runoff and higher flood peaks.

• It contaminates freshwater sources with saltwater.

Which of the following is not listed as an effect of river flooding in Bangladesh?

• Loss of Life and Property

• Agricultural Damage

• Increased tourism

• Spread of Disease

What river management strategy is mentioned as a solution for flooding in Bangladesh?

• Introducing exotic fish species

• Dredging of riverbeds and construction of embankments

• Building hydroelectric power plants

• Privatizing water resources

All of the following contribute to pollution of the Ganges River except...

• Industrial Waste

• Salinization of Aquifers

• Agricultural Runoff

• Untreated Sewage

What initiative did the Indian government launch to tackle pollution in the Ganges River?

• National Mission for Clean Yamuna

• National Mission for Clean Ganga

• Ganges Riverfront Development Project

• Clean Water Awareness Drive