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Indira Point got submerged under water in the year ______ .

  1. 1984

  2. 1985

  3. 1972

  4. 2004


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Indira point is a village located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was previously called as Pygmalion Point and Parsons Point. It is the southernmost tip of India’s territory.
  • It was drowned by the tsunami that hit on 26th January 2004. This was the first place drowned in tsunami. 

In which year the southernmost point of the Indian union 'Indira Point' got submerged under the seawater.

  1. 2000

  2. 2002

  3. 1998

  4. 2004


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
2004.

One should not use the _____ to exit during an earthquake.

  1. Lift

  2. Stairs

  3. Window

  4. Door


Correct Option: A

How should one act when hit by an earthquake?

  1. Calmly

  2. Panicky

  3. Haphazardly

  4. Carelessly


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the Earthquake one should stay calm. If he’s indoors, stay inside. If he’s outside, stay outside.

If he’s indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors. If he’s outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).

Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix. Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

When hit by an earthquake, one should disconnect the _____ and _____ connection.

  1. Electricity

  2. Gas

  3. Water

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D. Both a and b(Electricity or Gas)

If one’s indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.

The word Tsunami is derived from the ______ word ''Tsu''.

  1. Japanese

  2. Greek

  3. Latin

  4. French


Correct Option: A

''Tsu'' means _____.

  1. waves

  2. harbour

  3. port

  4. dockyard


Correct Option: B

''Nami'' means ______.

  1. Harbour

  2. Ripple

  3. Stream

  4. Waves


Correct Option: D

One should not go to see the _____ when there is a Tsunami warning.

  1. mountain

  2. coast

  3. river

  4. neighbourhood


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One should not go to see the Coasts when the Tsunami warning is issued. They should listen to a NOAA Weather Radio, Coast Guard emergency frequency station, or other reliable source for updated emergency information. Authorities will issue a warning only if they believe there is a real threat from tsunami. They should follow instructions issued by local authorities. 

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

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A