CLEAN : India sees worst locust plague in almost three decades

The transcript discusses how frequent western disturbances and cyclones have created favorable conditions for locust breeding, leading to an unprecedented spread of locusts into the Indian heartland. These weather events are crucial in understanding the locust problem's expansion.

What weather phenomena contributed to favorable conditions for locust breeding?

• Heatwaves and cold fronts

• Frequent western disturbances and cyclones

• Heavy snowfall and drought

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

What has been the effect of these weather conditions on locust breeding?

• No significant change in locust activity

• Complete eradication of locusts

• A bumper season for locust breeding

• A decrease in locust population

How have the weather events affected the locust problem in India?

• They have caused locusts to migrate to other continents

• They have reduced the locust problem significantly

• They have had no impact on the locust problem

• They have extended the range of locusts into the Indian heartland

Without the weather events, what would be the state of the locust problem?

• The locust problem would be completely resolved

• The locust problem would still exist but be less widespread

• There would be no locust problem at all

• The locust problem would be more severe

What is the main reason for the locusts extending into the Indian heartland?

• Increased agricultural activities

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Favorable weather conditions due to disturbances and cyclones