UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 – Geography & Environment [25 May 2025]

Category: GeographyTotal Marks: 20

Question 4

The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 °C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?<br> <br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; I.</strong> Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts. <br><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; II.</strong> The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.<br><br>Select the correct answer using the code given below. <br>

I only
II only✓ Correct
Both
Neither

Explanation

The correct answer is II only because...