The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely ex

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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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Accepted Answer

Analyzing the implications of wet-bulb temperatures exceeding 35°C:

I. Peninsular India will suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts: This is not the direct implication of wet-bulb temperature warnings. While these weather events may occur due to climate change, they are not specifically related to wet-bulb temperature thresholds.

II. Survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding body heat through perspiration becomes difficult: Correct. This is the precise implication of wet-bulb temperatures exceeding 35°C. At this threshold, the human body cannot cool itself through sweating, even in the shade with unlimited water, making survival extremely difficult and potentially fatal within hours.

The wet-bulb temperature of 35°C represents a critical physiological limit for human survival, regardless of health, age, or fitness level.

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I only

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II only

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Both I and II

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Neither I nor II

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