Natural Disasters in India
Geography ⇒ Indian Geography
Natural Disasters in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main steps to be taken during an earthquake to ensure safety.
Describe two ways in which technology can help in disaster management in India.
Explain the importance of community participation in disaster management.
Explain the main causes of floods in India.
Explain the role of afforestation in reducing the impact of floods and landslides.
Explain why the eastern coast of India is more prone to cyclones than the western coast.
Name one major earthquake that occurred in India in the 21st century.
Name one major step taken by the Indian government to manage natural disasters.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami mainly affected which part of India? (1) Western coast (2) Eastern coast (3) Northern plains (4) Himalayan region
Which Indian state is most prone to earthquakes? (1) Rajasthan (2) Gujarat (3) Kerala (4) Punjab
Which of the following disasters is most likely to occur in the Thar Desert region? (1) Flood (2) Drought (3) Earthquake (4) Tsunami
Which of the following is a long-term effect of drought? (1) Soil erosion (2) Waterlogging (3) Flood (4) Tsunami
Fill in the blank: The ________ cyclone hit West Bengal and Bangladesh in 2020, causing widespread damage.
Fill in the blank: The ________ cyclone in 1999 caused massive destruction in Odisha.
Fill in the blank: The ________ earthquake in 2001 caused widespread destruction in Gujarat.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government agency responsible for disaster management in India.
True or False: Cyclones in India are more frequent on the eastern coast than the western coast.
True or False: Landslides are more common in the Himalayan region of India.
True or False: The Brahmaputra river basin is highly prone to floods.
True or False: The Deccan Plateau is highly prone to earthquakes.
