India minister speaks on deadly stampede

India minister speaks on deadly stampede

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The video discusses a tragic stampede at a religious gathering where 121 people died. The minister responsible for the district explains the ongoing inquiry and shares insights from injured individuals. The stampede occurred as attendees tried to collect sand from the path of a religious leader's car. Mismanagement and excessive force by event staff may have contributed to the chaos. The exact cause is still under investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the setting of the incident that led to the high death toll?

A sports event

A music concert

A religious gathering

A political rally

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for overseeing the district where the incident occurred?

The religious leader

The event organizer

The district Prabhari Mantri

The local police chief

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the belief of the people regarding the religious leader, Baba Bole?

They believed he could heal them

They wanted to see him and collect sand from his car's path

They believed he would perform a miracle

They thought he would distribute food

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the sewadars play during the incident?

They helped organize the event

They tried to manage the crowd but possibly used excessive force

They provided medical assistance

They were responsible for security

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unexpected about the location of the stampede?

It was a narrow alley

It was a crowded marketplace

It was an open ground

It was a closed auditorium