River Gypsies in Bangladesh
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What is the current length of waterways in Bangladesh during dry seasons?

  • 12,000 kilometers
  • 24,000 kilometers
  • 6,000 kilometers (correct)
  • 18,000 kilometers

Which of the following is NOT a problem faced by river gypsies in Bangladesh?

  • Decrease in waterways during dry seasons
  • Change in lifestyle (correct)
  • Unpredictable rain and drying out of rivers
  • Urbanization leading to loss of customers

Why is the income of river gypsies threatened?

  • Lack of customers in urban population (correct)
  • Decrease in waterways during dry seasons
  • Unpredictable rain and drying out of rivers
  • Change in lifestyle

What is the government offering to river gypsies to help them survive in the mainstream population?

<p>Voting rights, permanent housing, and bank-loan facilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is believed to be worst affected by global climate change according to scientists?

<p>Bangladesh (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a problem faced by river gypsies in Bangladesh?

<p>Lack of necessary life skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the shrinking of waterways in Bangladesh during dry seasons?

<p>Drying out of rivers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are river gypsies considering living permanently on land?

<p>Restrictions on boat movement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the government offering to river gypsies in Bangladesh to help them survive in the mainstream population?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected impact of global climate change on Bangladesh according to scientists?

<p>Worsened effects compared to other countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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