Disaster Management
Geography ⇒ Environmental Geography
Disaster Management starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of NGOs in disaster management in India.
Describe the steps to be taken during an earthquake if you are indoors.
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 management.
Explain the term 'capacity building' in disaster management.
Explain the term 'mitigation' in disaster management.
Explain the term 'vulnerability' in the context of disaster management.
Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones? (1) Rajasthan (2) Odisha (3) Punjab (4) Himachal Pradesh
Which of the following disasters can be caused by human negligence? (1) Earthquake (2) Flood (3) Chemical spill (4) Cyclone
Which of the following disasters is most common in the coastal areas of India? (1) Earthquake (2) Cyclone (3) Landslide (4) Avalanche
Which of the following is a cause of landslides in India? (1) Deforestation (2) Heavy rainfall (3) Earthquakes (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a document that outlines the actions to be taken before, during, and after a disaster.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a government agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the national level in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the first point of contact for disaster response in a village.
True or False: Cyclones are named to help in their identification and communication.
True or False: Drought is a slow-onset disaster.
True or False: Floods can be caused by both natural and human activities.
True or False: Landslides are more common in the Himalayan region of India.
