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Which state in south India was hit by the Tsunami on 26th December 2004?

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  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Option: A

Growing ______ along the coasts would, to some extent help protect from Tsunami.

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  1. mangroves

  2. trees

  3. vegetation

  4. plants

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Correct Option: A

The word "Tsunami" is derived from _______ language.

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  1. Greek

  2. Latin

  3. French

  4. Japanese

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Correct Option: D

The devastating sea waves caused by an earthquake are called ________________.

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  1. Hawaii

  2. Landslides

  3. Eruptions

  4. Tsunamis

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean or a large lake.
  • Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and other underwater explosions above or below water all have the potential to generate a tsunami.

Cyclones, floods, landslides, etc., are __________.

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  1. Natural disasters

  2. Man-made disaster

  3. Divine reprisals

  4. Effects of environmental pollution

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Correct Option: A

A ______ is an event which causes enormous physical damage to property, huge loss of life and drastic change in the environment.

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  1. mishap

  2. hazard

  3. disaster

  4. accident

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A Disaster is an event which causes enormous physical damage to property, huge loss of life and drastic change in the environment. The economic, social and cultural life of the people is affected and they need external help for food, shelter, medicine, financial and social support to overcome the disaster. Disaster is classified according to the origin as natural and man-made Disaster.

Hazard ______.

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  1. is a dangerous event

  2. causes injury, loss of life

  3. cause damage to property

  4. all of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of these


A dangerous event that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, as well as damage and loss to property, infrastructure, livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption and, environmental damage is known as a hazard. A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. 

Which of the following is not a natural disaster?

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  1. Floods

  2. Deforestation

  3. Drought

  4. Earthquake

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not an example of natural disaster?

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  1. Floods

  2. Earthquake

  3. Terrorist attack

  4. Tsunami

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence by a person or group. The goal is to intimidate or coerce societies or governments in an effort to promote political or ideological beliefs. These attacks can take many forms, and could happen at any time in any place. Terrorists typically exploit vulnerabilities, and may use technology, hazardous materials, biological agents or other methods to create devastating disruptions to the community.

Of the following which is a natural hazard?

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  1. Earthquake

  2. Cyclone

  3. Landslide

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D