Climate Change and Its Impact on South Asia

The video discusses the severe impacts of climate change in South Asia during 2023, highlighting recurring floods, landslides, and glacial melting. It emphasizes the displacement of millions and health issues exacerbated by extreme weather. The need for regional cooperation among South Asian countries to combat climate change is stressed, as the region is highly vulnerable to its effects.

What was the main focus of the weather-related events in 2023?

• Economic growth

• Global warming and climate change

• Political stability

• Technological advancements

How many people were killed in the floods in Pakistan in June 2023?

• 50

• 1,700

• 33 million

• 100

Which region in India was badly hit by floods almost every year?

• Kerala

• Tamil Nadu

• Assam

• Gujarat

What natural disaster has become more frequent in the mountains?

• Earthquakes

• Landslides

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

What was a major concern for residents in the sinking town of Jimat in Uttarakhand?

• Cracks on roads and houses

• Air pollution

• Lack of water

• Power outages

How much faster is the ice from glaciers in the Himalayas melting compared to the past centuries?

• 20 times

• 10 times

• 5 times

• 50 times

By 2050, how many people in the region could become migrants due to extreme weather events?

• 63 million

• 50 million

• 25 million

• 10 million

Which country experienced a record number of deaths due to dengue in 2023?

• Pakistan

• Nepal

• India

• Bangladesh

What is a major challenge for cooperative efforts against climate change in South Asia?

• Technological limitations

• Sacrificing sovereignty

• Political instability

• Economic disparity

Which countries should be on the same side regarding climate change?

• India and Russia

• India and USA

• India and China

• India and Pakistan