Climate Change and Migration Quiz

What is a 'ghost village' as mentioned in the context of Uttarakhand?

• A village that is famous for its ghost stories

• A village that is haunted by spirits

• A village that has been abandoned due to climate change

• A village that is a popular tourist destination

What was one of the main reasons Rajendera Bisht's family left their village?

• Lack of educational facilities

• No employment opportunities

• Poor healthcare services

• Frequent earthquakes

How has the monsoon season changed in Uttarakhand over the past 20 years?

• It has become longer and more predictable

• It has become shorter and more intense

• It has remained the same

• It has become less intense but longer

What is a significant challenge in defining climate migrants?

• Lack of legal frameworks

• Insufficient data on migration patterns

• Lack of international cooperation

• Blurry lines between climate and economic migration

What is the predicted percentage of land that could become uninhabitable due to heat in the next 50 years?

• 19%

• 10%

• 5%

• 25%

Which country is mentioned as having a significant portion of its land at risk of flooding?

• India

• Brazil

• Netherlands

• Bangladesh

What impact does migration have on the regions left behind?

• Better economic opportunities

• Exploitation of resources

• Improved infrastructure

• Increased tourism

What role did climate change play in the Syrian conflict, according to some researchers?

• It improved the economic situation

• It had no impact on the conflict

• It was the main cause of the war

• It worsened economic and political tensions

What is one of the solutions implemented in Himachal Pradesh to combat climate change?

• Building more dams

• Developing diverse agricultural practices

• Increasing industrialization

• Promoting urbanization

What is a global effort mentioned to mitigate the impact of climate change?

• Promoting deforestation

• Building sea walls

• Relocating people to urban areas

• Increasing fossil fuel usage