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The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35°C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?
I. Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts.
II. The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.
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• Correct Answer: C
• Wet-bulb temperature of 35°C prevents evaporative cooling, making perspiration ineffective and causing fatal heat stress.
• Peninsular India faces heightened flooding, cyclones and drought risks from climate change.
• Both statements reflect implications of extreme heat-humidity thresholds for India.
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