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Climate Change: Challenges and Strategies

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

Climate change impacts India’s monsoon patterns, crop cycles, and urban heat islands, risking food security and higher disaster vulnerability. Strategies include shifting to renewables, climate-resilient agriculture, and international commitments (Paris Agreement). For exam readiness, study how rising sea levels threaten coastal infrastructure, how carbon pricing or green bonds can fund eco-friendly projects, and how local communities adapt. Students should highlight the synergy of economic growth with emission reduction, such as electric mobility expansions and afforestation drives. The balance between adaptation (managing climate impact) and mitigation (reducing greenhouse gases) features regularly in policy debates.

Practice Questions

Which term refers to the decrease in the value of a currency relative to foreign currencies?

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What is the “law of diminishing marginal utility”?

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Which of the following is an example of fiscal policy?

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Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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What is meant by “crowding out” in economics?

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What is the purpose of the "Minimum Support Price" (MSP) in India?

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Which of the following factors is NOT included in the calculation of Human Development Index (HDI)?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?

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What is meant by the term “current account deficit”?

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Which of the following is a direct tax?

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