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Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

Mitigation measure/s that can help in effective disaster management during cyclones include ______.

  1. Coastal Regulation Zone norms should be strictly enforced

  2. Telecom systems need to be robust

  3. Suitable guidelines should be framed by states for construction of hoardings

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Effective disaster management for cyclones involves a multi-faceted approach, including strict coastal regulations, robust communication systems, and safe infrastructure construction, all of which are essential.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

What does the acronym ISDR stand for?

  1. International Strategy for Disaster Reduction

  2. International Significant Disaster Resources

  3. International Sustainable Development Report

  4. Intergovernmental Strategy for Developing Recreation
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The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a global framework established within the United Nations for the promotion of action to reduce social vulnerability and risks of natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters.

Its main purpose is to facilitate, in an inter-agency effort Governments and communities in disaster-prone areas in integrating the management of risk into their development policies, programs and projects. 

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

Cyclone in Japan and Philippines is called as _________.

  1. Hurricane

  2. Tornado

  3. Typhoon

  4. Thunderstorm
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Explanation

When a tropical cyclone forms in the western Pacific between 180 degrees and 100 degrees East longitude, it's called a typhoon. So, Japan, China, the Philippines, etc., get typhoons.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

The instrument that measures the wind speed in a cyclone is ________.

  1. Anemometer

  2. Barometer

  3. Thermometer

  4. Ammeter
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Explanation

An anemometer is commonly used to measure wind speed. Wind speed, or wind flow velocity, is a fundamental atmospheric quantity. Wind speed is caused by air moving from high pressure to low pressure, usually due to changes in temperature. Wind speed is now commonly measured with an anemometer but can also be classified using the older Beaufort scale which is based on people's observation of specifically defined wind effects.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

National institute of disaster management is in __________.

  1. Chennai

  2. Hyderabad

  3. New Delhi

  4. Bangalore
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The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is a premier national organization working for human resource development at national and regional level in the area of disaster mitigation and management. The NIDM came into existence since October 16, 2003 by a Government of India order upgrading the National Centre for Disaster Management (NCDM), which was located at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

A violent tornado travels at a speed of about ________.

  1. 100 km/hr

  2. 200 km/hr

  3. 300 km/hr

  4. 400 km/hr
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Explanation

Tornado is a dark funnel shaped cloud that reaches from the sky to the ground. Most of the tornadoes are weak. A violent tornado can travel at speeds of about 300 km/h. Tornadoes may form within cyclones. In our country they are not very frequent. 

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

Which of the following is an early warning system for disaster management in the event of cyclone?

  1. Agromet advisory service

  2. Potential fishing zone advisory services

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Both Agromet advisory services and Potential fishing zone advisory services provide critical information that helps in disaster preparedness and mitigation for coastal communities during cyclones. These systems allow for timely warnings and protective measures.

Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters cyclonic winds monsoon phenomena and its mechanism tsunami, floods, cyclones, droughts and landslides

The tropical cyclones of the Bay of Bengal are usually called_________.

  1. Typhoons

  2. Hurricanes

  3. Depressions

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are technically classified as cyclonic storms. They are not called typhoons (Pacific) or hurricanes (Atlantic/Eastern Pacific).