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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 of the following best describes “capital formation”?

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

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What is meant by “marginal propensity to consume”?

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Which organization publishes the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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What is the main function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of Aggregate Demand?

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What does the “Phillips Curve” show?

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What is the meaning of “supply-side economics”?

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Which of the following is an example of a capital receipt for the government?

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What does the “Human Development Index” measure?

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