Water Issues in Northwest India

What is the population of the Northwest region of India?

• About 450 million

• Approximately 220 million

• Around 63 million

• Over 1.4 billion

Which ancient civilization is discussed in the context of climate change impacts?

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Egyptian Civilization

• Mayan Civilization

What major climatic event is believed to have affected the Indus Valley Civilization?

• The Little Ice Age

• The Medieval Warm Period

• The 4.2 kilo year event

• The Younger Dryas

Which river is NOT mentioned as part of the Northwest India's river systems?

• Sutlej

• Nile

• Yamuna

• Ganges

What is a significant geographical feature of Rajasthan?

• The Thar Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Sahara Desert

What is a major cause of water scarcity in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh?

• Lack of agricultural activity

• Excessive rainfall

• Over-extraction of groundwater

• Abundant water resources

Which state is part of the Thar Desert and faces chronic water scarcity?

• Punjab

• Haryana

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

What is a major consequence of water contamination in the region?

• Severe impacts on human health

• Increased tourism

• Improved crop yields

• Abundant fish populations

What could be a global impact if the water issues in Northwest India are not resolved?

• Decrease in global temperatures

• Reduction in global population

• Forced migration affecting Asia and the world

• Increase in global water levels

Which country is NOT mentioned as a potential destination for Indian migrants?

• Canada

• Brazil

• United Arab Emirates

• United States