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Questions Related to understanding disaster

Consider the following statement regarding disasters:
1. These are caused due to faulty human activities.
2 These originate from human planning errors or negligence.
Identify the disaster.

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  1. Natural disaster

  2. Man-made disaster

  3. Hybrid disaster

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B

If you were at the beach, how would you know there may be a tsunami? 

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  1. An alert comes over the radio

  2. There may be a warning

  3. There is a drop in the level of the ocean

  4. all of the above

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Correct Option: D

Emergency preparedness is a solely government's responsibility. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

Intense damage was caused in Ladakh in 2010 due to which natural calamity ?

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  1. Cloudburst

  2. Landslide

  3. Earthquake

  4. Drought

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The floods occurred in 2010 across a large part of Ladakh, a region of the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. 71 towns and villages were damaged, including the main town in the area, Leh. At least 255 people are reported to have died, after a cloudburst and heavy overnight rains triggered flash foods, mudslides, and debris flows.

Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding Bihar?

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  1. It is surrounded by Nepal in the North

  2. It is surrounded by Bengal in the East

  3. It is surrounded by Uttar Pradesh in the West

  4. It is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh in the South

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Correct Option: D

Choose the correct order of main aspects of disaster management cycle. 

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  1. Impact of disaster $\to$ Response $\to$ Resurgence $\to$ Preparation $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparedness

  2. Preparation $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparedness $\to $Impact of disaster $\to$ Response $\to$ Resurgence

  3. Resurgence $\to$ Response $\to$ Impact of disaster $\to$ preparedness $\to$ Redemption $\to$ preparation

  4. Redemption $\to$ Response $\to$ Impact of disaster $\to$ preparation $\to$ Resurgence $\to$ preparedness

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Following are the main aspects of disaster management:
Preparation: A plan is created to minimize the damage if a disaster occurs.
Redemption: It is the plan to minimize the damage to the society and country.
Preparedness: A plan is chalked out to get quick response from public and administration.
Impact of disaster: Intensity of disaster and disaster management are reviewed.
Response: This stage deals with providing immediate response after an incident has occurred.
Resurgence: It is an important link between emergency measures and national progress. It includes the steps which are required for the welfare and rehabilitation of the nation. 
Restoration: It is an important link between measures after disaster and national development. It includes steps useful for progress of
nation and rehabilitation.