Disaster Management
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Disaster Management starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Define disaster management and explain its main objectives.
Describe the importance of disaster education in schools.
Describe the role of community participation in disaster management.
Describe the steps involved in the disaster response phase.
Explain the concept of vulnerability in disaster management.
Explain the difference between a hazard and a disaster.
Explain the importance of coordination among various agencies during disaster response.
Explain the importance of early warning systems in disaster management.
Which Indian state is most prone to floods? (1) Rajasthan (2) Bihar (3) Kerala (4) Gujarat
Which of the following disasters is most likely to be caused by human activities? (1) Earthquake (2) Oil spill (3) Volcanic eruption (4) Cyclone
Which of the following is a man-made disaster? (1) Earthquake (2) Flood (3) Chemical spill (4) Tsunami
Which of the following is a non-structural mitigation measure for cyclones? (1) Building cyclone shelters (2) Planting mangroves (3) Constructing embankments (4) Installing wind barriers
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for disaster management at the district level in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for weather forecasting and issuing cyclone warnings in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the first responder in any disaster situation in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the nodal ministry for disaster management in India.
True or False: Cyclones are classified as natural disasters.
True or False: Droughts can be both natural and human-induced.
True or False: Floods can be caused by both natural and human factors.
True or False: Landslides are more common in the Himalayan region of India.
