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The reason for the formation of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal is _________.

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  1. It is a part of Indian Ocean

  2. Monsoon winds

  3. It is subjects to intense heating since it is surrounded by water on three sides

  4. Winter monsoons blow over from land

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Correct Option: A

The cyclone occurs where there is _______________.

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  1. Violent movement of air currents

  2. Low pressure at the centre and high pressure all round it

  3. High pressure in the centre and low pressure all round it

  4. Flow of winds from the tropics to the poles

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Correct Option: B

How many zones have been identified as the most affected by cyclones in the world?

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  1. 4

  2. 6

  3. 8

  4. 7

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Correct Option: A

Which one of the following places is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone? 

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  1. Chennai

  2. Mangalore

  3. Amritsar

  4. Puri

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Amritsar is least likely to be affected by a cyclone because the city does not lie near to any coastal area. In India the cyclones generally affect the coastal areas.

By what measures can we significantly reduce the impact of cyclones on the people?

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  1. Better planning

  2. Preparedness awareness

  3. Mitigation measures

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Prior planning will help the effects of the storm to be less, reduce potential loss of life and property, and help you to recover faster.

  1. Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action. Training and exercising plans is the cornerstone of preparedness which focuses on readiness to respond to all-hazards incidents and emergencies.
  2. Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies. Mitigation involves structural and non-structural measures taken to limit the impact of disasters and emergencies.

What are the three phases of disaster management planning?

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  1. Preparation, Planning and Perception

  2. Evacuating, Rebuilding and Re-branding

  3. Planning, Evacuating and Recovery

  4. Preparation, Response and Recovery

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three phases of disaster management include:

  1. Preparedness 
  2. Response 
  3. Recovery

Willy willy is ___________.

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  1. A type of tree grown in temperature regions

  2. A wind that blows in a desert

  3. A tropical cyclone of north-west Australia

  4. A kind of common fish found near lakshdweep Islands

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Correct Option: C

Which of the following places is likely to get affected by a cyclone?

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  1. Delhi

  2. Jaipur

  3. Amritsar

  4. Puri

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclone usually occurred to the place which are near to the coastal region. Since, Puri is the place among all the option which is situated at coastal region.

How much land area in India is prone to floods?

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  1. $10$ million hectare

  2. $15$ million hectare

  3. $20$ million hectare

  4. $24$ million hectare

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Correct Option: C

Sea-waves are undulated movements of water on the surface of the sea due to ________________.

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  1. rotation of earth

  2. difference in temperature

  3. friction of wind on the surface

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C