question_answer

Direction: The scientists of India have found that the southern part of country is likely to see intense heat waves once in every 10 years, instead of once in every 100 years. They have also predicted that next year will turn out to be India's hottest ever, since record-keeping began in 1901. In earlier 2017, summer got off to an unprecedented intense start, as heat waves in late March swept through nine states.

(a) Impact of global warming is being felt on India.

(b) Trees are being cut at a faster rate in the country.

(c) The population of the country is increasing day by day.

(d) A drought-like situation may occur in different southern states.

(e) The government needs to focus on afforestation and rising population of the country.

Which of the following among (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) will be an effect of the intense heat wave on the southern states?

A)  Only (b) and (c)

B)  Only (a) and (b)

C)  Only (c) and (d)            

D)  Only (b)

E)  Only (d)