Revision - Natural Disasters

What is a natural disaster?

• An event that has no impact on the environment

• An event that happens suddenly and causes a lot of damage

• An event that is controlled by humans

• An event that is predictable and preventable

Which of the following is an example of a human-made disaster?

• Industrial accident

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• Drought

• Underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions

• Cyclones

• Heavy rainfall

What is the main cause of floods in India?

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

• Drought

• Cyclones

Which state in India is prone to cyclones?

• Odisha

• Karnataka

• Gujarat

• Madhya Pradesh

Which state in India is prone to floods?

• Kerala

• Karnataka

• Gujarat

• Madhya Pradesh

What is the purpose of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

• To prepare plans and guidelines for disaster response

• To cause disasters

• To ignore disasters

• To create more disasters

How can we reduce the risk of injury and loss of life during disasters?

• Stay away from emergency kits

• Panic and run around

• Ignore evacuation plans

• Train ourselves in responding to disasters

What should we do during an earthquake?

• Run outside immediately

• Stay near electrical lines

• Take cover under a desk or table

• Panic and scream

Which state in India is prone to drought conditions?

• West Bengal

• Assam

• Kerala

• Rajasthan