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Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

 The UN General Assembly formally designated October 13 as International Day for Disaster Reduction but it was originally celebrated on ____________.

  1. First Wednesday of October

  2. Second Wednesday of October

  3. Third Wednesday of October

  4. Fourth Wednesday of October
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The UN General Assembly sees International Day for Disaster Reduction as a way to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. That includes disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. It was originally celebrated on the Second Wednesday of October,  but after two decades the UN General Assembly formally designated 13 October as the annual date.
Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

Which traffic signals indicate that you can stop and not cross the road?

  1. When the light is green

  2. When the light is red

  3. When the light is blue

  4. When the light is orange
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In standard traffic light systems, a red light is the universal signal for vehicles to stop and wait, prohibiting movement across the intersection.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

In case of sprains apply _______.

  1. water

  2. heat

  3. ice

  4. ointment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

For a sprain, applying ice helps reduce swelling and inflammation in the affected area. Heat is generally avoided in the initial stages as it can increase blood flow and swelling.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

What does CPR stands for?

  1. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

  2. Cardio Pulse Reedem

  3. Calorie per rate

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is an emergency life-saving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

The first hour after the accident is known as

  1. critical hour

  2. golden hour

  3. first aid

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The golden hour refers to the critical period of time following a traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood that prompt medical treatment will prevent death.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

The measures taken to avoid accidents are called _________.

  1. disciplinary measures

  2. life jacket

  3. environmental measures

  4. safety measures
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Safety measures are proactive steps or protocols implemented to prevent accidents and minimize risks in various environments.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

_____ is the immediate medical help given to an injured.

  1. Chocolates

  2. Medicine

  3. Doctor

  4. First Aid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

First aid is the immediate assistance or treatment provided to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill before professional medical help arrives.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

In case of poisoning a lot of water should be given to the person to _______.

  1. increase the intensity of poison

  2. decrease the intensity of poison

  3. make the person vomit

  4. faint the person
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In many cases of poisoning, drinking water is recommended to dilute the substance in the stomach, thereby decreasing the intensity of the poison before medical help is reached.