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UPSC 2025: 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. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a)I only
(b)II only
(c)Both I and II
(d)Neither I nor II
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Global assessments (e.g., IMF 2026 briefing) note that AI-driven automation can displace traditional skill-based roles, making it harder for such workers to obtain employment; this supports Statement II. Statement I incorrectly links data-driven automation to worsening drought-related crises—an effect not identified by World Bank or IMF reports on AI. Hence only Statement II is correct. ([indiatoday.in](https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/ai-is-like-a-tsunami-hitting-jobs-market-warns-imfs-chief-2871599-2026-02-20?utm_source=openai))
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