Disaster Management in Indian Context
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Disaster Management in Indian Context starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define disaster management and list its four main phases.
Describe the main causes of droughts in India.
Describe the role of NGOs in disaster management in India.
Explain the difference between hazard and disaster with examples relevant to India.
Explain the importance of early warning systems in disaster management.
Explain the importance of integrating disaster management into school curriculum in India.
Explain the role of community participation in disaster management in India.
Explain the term 'capacity building' in disaster management.
Which Indian city experienced severe floods in 2015 due to heavy rainfall and poor drainage? (1) Mumbai (2) Chennai (3) Kolkata (4) Delhi
Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones? (1) Rajasthan (2) Odisha (3) Punjab (4) Himachal Pradesh
Which of the following disasters is most common in the Himalayan region of India? (1) Cyclone (2) Earthquake (3) Tsunami (4) Drought
Which of the following is a key component of disaster risk reduction? (1) Ignoring hazards (2) Building in floodplains (3) Community awareness (4) Delaying response
Fill in the blank: The ________ Act, 2005 provides the legal framework for disaster management 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 responsible for providing disaster relief and rehabilitation in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the apex body for disaster management in India.
True or False: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is an example of a chemical disaster in India.
True or False: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 was caused by an undersea earthquake.
True or False: The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is responsible for training and capacity building in disaster management in India.
Yes or No: Floods can be caused by both natural and human factors.
