Forest fires or bushfires have been a part of “traditional” narratives in Australia, featuring prominently even in storytelling. However, the climate crisis has changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction, exacerbating such events as disastrous and beyond the limits of the resilience of ecosystems. Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires erupted several months earlier than the typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country suffered from its hottest and driest year so far. Before these ravaging fires, Australia’s average temperature rise has been estimated to be about 1.4° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while the global average heating rate hovers at 1.1°C.
With Australia’s average summer temperatures increasing, there has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts. Vast parts of the country were reeling under a drought for three years with declining average rainfall levels. The problem was further compounded due to the “strongest ever on record” positive Indian Ocean Dipole event in 2019-meaning starker temperature difference on either side-with warmer sea surface temperatures towards Australia in the west leading to drought-like conditions, and cooler temperatures towards East Africa causing floods.
Which of the following best represents the main point of the given passage?

Forest fires or bushfires have been a part of “traditional” narratives in Australia, featuring prominently even in storytelling. However, the climate crisis has changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction, exacerbating such events as disastrous and beyond the limits of the resilience of ecosystems. Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires erupted several months earlier than the typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country suffered from its hottest and driest year so far. Before these ravaging fires, Australia’s average temperature rise has been estimated to be about 1.4° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while the global average heating rate hovers at 1.1°C.
With Australia’s average summer temperatures increasing, there has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts. Vast parts of the country were reeling under a drought for three years with declining average rainfall levels. The problem was further compounded due to the “strongest ever on record” positive Indian Ocean Dipole event in 2019-meaning starker temperature difference on either side-with warmer sea surface temperatures towards Australia in the west leading to drought-like conditions, and cooler temperatures towards East Africa causing floods.
Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase ‘traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction’ as mentioned in the passage?

Forest fires or bushfires have been a part of “traditional” narratives in Australia, featuring prominently even in storytelling. However, the climate crisis has changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction, exacerbating such events as disastrous and beyond the limits of the resilience of ecosystems. Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires erupted several months earlier than the typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country suffered from its hottest and driest year so far. Before these ravaging fires, Australia’s average temperature rise has been estimated to be about 1.4° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while the global average heating rate hovers at 1.1°C.
With Australia’s average summer temperatures increasing, there has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts. Vast parts of the country were reeling under a drought for three years with declining average rainfall levels. The problem was further compounded due to the “strongest ever on record” positive Indian Ocean Dipole event in 2019-meaning starker temperature difference on either side-with warmer sea surface temperatures towards Australia in the west leading to drought-like conditions, and cooler temperatures towards East Africa causing floods.
Which of the following is a message that could be seen coming from the author?

Forest fires or bushfires have been a part of “traditional” narratives in Australia, featuring prominently even in storytelling. However, the climate crisis has changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction, exacerbating such events as disastrous and beyond the limits of the resilience of ecosystems. Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires erupted several months earlier than the typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country suffered from its hottest and driest year so far. Before these ravaging fires, Australia’s average temperature rise has been estimated to be about 1.4° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while the global average heating rate hovers at 1.1°C.
With Australia’s average summer temperatures increasing, there has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts. Vast parts of the country were reeling under a drought for three years with declining average rainfall levels. The problem was further compounded due to the “strongest ever on record” positive Indian Ocean Dipole event in 2019-meaning starker temperature difference on either side-with warmer sea surface temperatures towards Australia in the west leading to drought-like conditions, and cooler temperatures towards East Africa causing floods.
Which of the following lines from the passage indicate the changes in the climate of Australia which have taken place over time?

Forest fires or bushfires have been a part of “traditional” narratives in Australia, featuring prominently even in storytelling. However, the climate crisis has changed the traditional narrative of such “normality” in current eco-fiction, exacerbating such events as disastrous and beyond the limits of the resilience of ecosystems. Starting in August 2019, this time, bushfires erupted several months earlier than the typical “annual season” of wildfire, and with an alarming enormity spread, and severity even as the country suffered from its hottest and driest year so far. Before these ravaging fires, Australia’s average temperature rise has been estimated to be about 1.4° Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while the global average heating rate hovers at 1.1°C.
With Australia’s average summer temperatures increasing, there has been an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves and droughts. Vast parts of the country were reeling under a drought for three years with declining average rainfall levels. The problem was further compounded due to the “strongest ever on record” positive Indian Ocean Dipole event in 2019-meaning starker temperature difference on either side-with warmer sea surface temperatures towards Australia in the west leading to drought-like conditions, and cooler temperatures towards East Africa causing floods.
Which of the following does the author include while explaining the phenomenon of “Indian Ocean Dipole”?

The UN’s Global Education First Initiative states, ‘It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.’ Today’s world is facing major global challenges and to address these challenges, we need to prepare citizens who know the ABCs of being an active global citizen – citizens who are ready to think globally and act locally! The increased intolerance, rise in nationalism and dearth of humanity demands citizens who understand the true value of education, and the need of creating a just and peaceful world.
With the upsurge in the population, we need many more institutions and change makers who are ready to dive in the process of advancing quality education across national and cultural divides. We need to have collaboration between NGOs, community leaders, government officials, leaders from diverse backgrounds and policy-makers to come together and push the agenda and priorities of global citizenship education.
Which of the following is the most desirable outcome from the UN’s Global Education First Initiative’s perspective?

The UN’s Global Education First Initiative states, ‘It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.’ Today’s world is facing major global challenges and to address these challenges, we need to prepare citizens who know the ABCs of being an active global citizen – citizens who are ready to think globally and act locally! The increased intolerance, rise in nationalism and dearth of humanity demands citizens who understand the true value of education, and the need of creating a just and peaceful world.
With the upsurge in the population, we need many more institutions and change makers who are ready to dive in the process of advancing quality education across national and cultural divides. We need to have collaboration between NGOs, community leaders, government officials, leaders from diverse backgrounds and policy-makers to come together and push the agenda and priorities of global citizenship education.
Which of the following can be inferred from the author’s description of the UN’s Global Education First Initiative?

The UN’s Global Education First Initiative states, ‘It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.’ Today’s world is facing major global challenges and to address these challenges, we need to prepare citizens who know the ABCs of being an active global citizen – citizens who are ready to think globally and act locally! The increased intolerance, rise in nationalism and dearth of humanity demands citizens who understand the true value of education, and the need of creating a just and peaceful world.
With the upsurge in the population, we need many more institutions and change makers who are ready to dive in the process of advancing quality education across national and cultural divides. We need to have collaboration between NGOs, community leaders, government officials, leaders from diverse backgrounds and policy-makers to come together and push the agenda and priorities of global citizenship education.
Which of the following instances does not describe a true global citizen (here Mr. X)?

The UN’s Global Education First Initiative states, ‘It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.’ Today’s world is facing major global challenges and to address these challenges, we need to prepare citizens who know the ABCs of being an active global citizen – citizens who are ready to think globally and act locally! The increased intolerance, rise in nationalism and dearth of humanity demands citizens who understand the true value of education, and the need of creating a just and peaceful world.
With the upsurge in the population, we need many more institutions and change makers who are ready to dive in the process of advancing quality education across national and cultural divides. We need to have collaboration between NGOs, community leaders, government officials, leaders from diverse backgrounds and policy-makers to come together and push the agenda and priorities of global citizenship education.
Which of the following if true, contradicts the basic aim of a global citizen?

The UN’s Global Education First Initiative states, ‘It is not enough for education to produce individuals who can read, write and count. Education must fully assume its central role in helping people to forge more just, peaceful, tolerant and inclusive societies.’ Today’s world is facing major global challenges and to address these challenges, we need to prepare citizens who know the ABCs of being an active global citizen – citizens who are ready to think globally and act locally! The increased intolerance, rise in nationalism and dearth of humanity demands citizens who understand the true value of education, and the need of creating a just and peaceful world.
With the upsurge in the population, we need many more institutions and change makers who are ready to dive in the process of advancing quality education across national and cultural divides. We need to have collaboration between NGOs, community leaders, government officials, leaders from diverse backgrounds and policy-makers to come together and push the agenda and priorities of global citizenship education.
Which of the following can be inferred to be an area a global citizen’s help is least likely to be needed?