Arrange the following Indian States in descending order according to their…
2024
Arrange the following Indian States in descending order according to their climate vulnerability (Starting from most vulnerable to least vulnerable)
A. Uttar Pradesh B. Jharkhand C. Maharashtra D. Manipur E. Punjab
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
D, B, C, A, E
- B.
C, E, A, D, B
- C.
B, A, D, E, C
- D.
A, E, B, C, D
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Correct answer: C
According to climate vulnerability assessments, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh face the highest risks due to factors like heat stress, water scarcity, and demographic pressure. Manipur follows with specific regional vulnerabilities related to flooding and terrain. Punjab faces moderate risks primarily due to water table depletion, while Maharashtra generally ranks lower in overall vulnerability compared to the eastern states listed. Thus, the correct descending order is Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, and Maharashtra.