QUESTION 1 OF 10 Daily Quiz The UN recently issued its first dedicated declaration on sea-level rise. What is the primary cause of thermal expansion contributing to rising sea levels? A Increased salinity of ocean water due to pollution B Warming of ocean water causing it to expand in volume C Increased rate of underwater volcanic activity D Extraction of groundwater from coastal aquifers Clear Selection
QUESTION 2 OF 10 Daily Quiz According to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), what was the approximate rise in global mean sea levels between 1901 and 2018? A 5 cm B 10 cm C 20 cm D 50 cm Clear Selection
QUESTION 3 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which of the following groups of nations are classified as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — most existentially threatened by sea-level rise? A Japan, South Korea, Indonesia B Kiribati, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands C Sri Lanka, Maldives, Madagascar D Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand Clear Selection
QUESTION 4 OF 10 Daily Quiz Consider the following statements regarding sea-level rise: 1. Saltwater intrusion from rising seas can contaminate coastal freshwater aquifers. 2. Mangrove ecosystems serve as natural buffers against coastal flooding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2 Clear Selection
QUESTION 5 OF 10 Daily Quiz The 'Loss and Damage Fund', referenced in the UN declaration on sea-level rise, was formally established at which COP meeting? A COP26 (Glasgow) B COP27 (Sharm el-Sheikh) C COP28 (Dubai) D COP29 (Baku) Clear Selection
QUESTION 6 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which Indian coastal region is particularly mentioned as being at high risk from sea-level rise due to its low-lying delta geography? A Lakshadweep Islands B The Sundarbans delta C The Malabar Coast D The Coromandel Coast Clear Selection
QUESTION 7 OF 10 Daily Quiz What does the term 'managed retreat' refer to in the context of sea-level rise adaptation strategies? A A military strategy to withdraw troops from coastal regions B Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow the rate of sea-level rise C Planned relocation of communities and infrastructure away from high-risk coastal zones D Building higher seawalls to manage coastal flooding Clear Selection
QUESTION 8 OF 10 Daily Quiz The principle of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR), which India advocates in climate negotiations, essentially means: A All nations must reduce emissions by an equal percentage B Developing nations should bear the primary financial burden of climate action C All nations share responsibility for climate action but with different obligations based on historical emissions and capacity D Climate change is a common problem but each nation should solve it independently Clear Selection
QUESTION 9 OF 10 Daily Quiz If the West Antarctic Ice Sheet were to completely melt, by approximately how much could global sea levels rise? A Less than 50 cm B About 1 metre C Over 3 metres D Over 60 metres Clear Selection
QUESTION 10 OF 10 Daily Quiz Which national mission under India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) is most directly relevant to addressing urban coastal vulnerability and sea-level rise? A National Solar Mission B National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture C National Mission for Sustainable Habitat D National Mission for Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change Clear Selection