Disaster Management
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Disaster Management starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A chemical factory in a city leaks toxic gas, causing health hazards to nearby residents. What type of disaster is this?
Describe the role of community participation in disaster management.
Describe the steps involved in preparing a school disaster management plan.
Explain the concept of 'capacity building' in disaster management.
Explain the difference between a hazard and a disaster.
Explain the importance of early warning systems in disaster management.
Explain the importance of mock drills in disaster preparedness.
A chemical factory in a city leaks toxic gas, causing health hazards to nearby residents. What type of disaster is this?
Disaster management includes which of the following phases? (1) Prevention, (2) Mitigation, (3) Response, (4) Recovery, (5) All of the above
Which government agency is responsible for early warning of cyclones in India? (1) Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) (2) Central Water Commission (CWC) (3) Geological Survey of India (GSI) (4) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones? (1) Gujarat (2) Odisha (3) Punjab (4) Rajasthan
Which of the following disasters is most likely to occur in the Himalayan region of India? (1) Cyclone (2) Earthquake (3) Tsunami (4) Volcanic eruption
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for disaster management in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a document that outlines the procedures to be followed during a disaster.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a rapid-onset disaster that can cause widespread destruction in a few seconds.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
True or False: Deforestation increases the risk of floods and landslides.
True or False: Earthquake-resistant buildings are an example of a mitigation strategy.
True or False: Floods can be both natural and man-made disasters.
True or False: Mitigation refers to actions taken after a disaster to restore normalcy.
