GK Question

science hard mcq

Extreme event attribution studies use climate models to determine:

  1. Future climate projections
  2. Human influence on specific extreme events
  3. Carbon budget calculations
  4. Sea-level rise rates

Answer: Human influence on specific extreme events

Attribution science quantifies how climate change altered likelihood/intensity of events (heatwaves, floods). Informs loss/damage discussions, adaptation planning. Indian institutions (IITM, NCMRWF) contribute to regional attribution. [[MoES Reports]]

Topic Environmental Science - Climate Attribution
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC