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Question 1

What are the five major climate groups in Koeppen's World Climate Classification?

Accepted Answer

The five major climate groups in Koeppen's classification are: A (Tropical), B (Dry), C (Temperate), D (Continental), and E (Polar). Each group is further subdivided based on seasonal precipitation and temperature patterns.

Question 2

How does the greenhouse effect differ from global warming?

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where atmospheric gases trap heat, maintaining Earth's habitable temperature (~15°C). Global warming refers to the enhanced greenhouse effect caused by human activities (fossil fuels, deforestation) increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, leading to a rise in global average temperature (~1.1°C above pre-industrial levels).

Question 3

What are the eight missions under India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?

Accepted Answer

The eight NAPCC missions are: National Solar Mission, National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem, National Mission for a Green India, National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture, and National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

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World Climate Classification: NCERT Class 11 Geography Chapter 12 Complete Guide