Tag: hazards
Questions Related to hazards
Which of the following statements are true:
A. Risk transfer refers to instruments that share or hedge economic risks before losses occur.
B. Disaster Risk Management includes the areas of risk identification, risk reduction and transfer, adverse event management and recovery.
which of the following statements is/are correct?
Natural phenomenon that are hazardous to life, property and environment are known as natural hazards.
Which of the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority is correct?
Structural and non-structural measures undertaken to limit the adverse impact of natural hazards, environmental degradation and technological hazards are called _________.
Which of the following statements are not true regarding transport related accidents.
Droughts, erosion, floods and global warming are caused due to _______.
How much percent of the land area in India is prone to earthquakes?
How much percent of the cultivable land in India is prone to drought?
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.