Extreme Weather Events — MCQ Practice

Which of the following phenomena is NOT directly considered a primary driver of extreme weather events in India, as exacerbated by climate change?

Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Act, 2005: 1. It mandates the establishment of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). 2. It shifted India's approach from a relief-centric to a proactive, holistic disaster management strategy. 3. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the Union Home Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to 'Loss and Damage' in the context of international climate negotiations, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It refers to the unavoidable impacts of climate change that cannot be adapted to. 2. It primarily focuses on providing financial compensation for economic losses only. 3. The operationalization of a dedicated fund for Loss and Damage was a key outcome of COP28. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following pairs correctly matches an extreme weather event with its primary scientific mechanism/driver in the Indian context? 1. Heatwaves: Strong Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) 2. Intense Floods: Increased atmospheric moisture capacity due to warming 3. Droughts: La Niña conditions Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding India's preparedness for extreme weather events: 1. The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is an initiative launched by India to promote resilient infrastructure globally. 2. Heatwave Action Plans typically include provisions for early warning dissemination and establishing cooling centers. 3. The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC) is responsible for issuing warnings for all types of extreme weather events across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?