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Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

OES stands for _________.

  1. Outstanding Emergency Services

  2. Out of Emergency Service

  3. Office of Emergency Services

  4. Office of Engineering Services
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overall county response to disasters. OES is responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters; and developing and providing preparedness materials for the public.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

Training, drills and exercises, plan development, and other such activities are part of which of the following steps of disaster management?

  1. Response

  2. Preparedness

  3. Recovery

  4. Mitigation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Preparedness is an understanding of the geographic area affected, along with the intensity and frequency of different hazard events, is critical for planning evacuation routes, creating shelters, and running preparedness drills. Providing a measure of the impact of different hazard events—potential number of damaged buildings, fatalities and injuries, secondary hazards—makes it possible to establish detailed and realistic plans for better response to disasters, Training, drills and exercises, plan development, which can ultimately reduce the severity of adverse natural events.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

When was the National Disaster Management Act enacted in?

  1. 2004

  2. 2002

  3. 2005

  4. 2010
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Disaster Management Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in 2005 to provide for the effective management of disasters and for matters connected therewith.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

Man made disaster is____________.

  1. Drought

  2. Flood

  3. Landslide

  4. Road accident
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A man-made disaster is caused by human action or negligence, such as a road accident. Drought, floods, and landslides are generally classified as natural disasters.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

 The UN General Assembly formally designated October 13 as International Day for Disaster Reduction but it was originally celebrated on ____________.

  1. First Wednesday of October

  2. Second Wednesday of October

  3. Third Wednesday of October

  4. Fourth Wednesday of October
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The UN General Assembly sees International Day for Disaster Reduction as a way to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. That includes disaster prevention, mitigation and preparedness. It was originally celebrated on the Second Wednesday of October,  but after two decades the UN General Assembly formally designated 13 October as the annual date.
Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

Which traffic signals indicate that you can stop and not cross the road?

  1. When the light is green

  2. When the light is red

  3. When the light is blue

  4. When the light is orange
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In standard traffic light systems, a red light is the universal signal for vehicles to stop and wait, prohibiting movement across the intersection.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

In case of sprains apply _______.

  1. water

  2. heat

  3. ice

  4. ointment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

For a sprain, applying ice helps reduce swelling and inflammation in the affected area. Heat is generally avoided in the initial stages as it can increase blood flow and swelling.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

What does CPR stands for?

  1. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

  2. Cardio Pulse Reedem

  3. Calorie per rate

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which is an emergency life-saving procedure performed when the heart stops beating.

Multiple choice geography for a safer future disaster and management disaster management and precautionary measures disaster management: responding to disasters man made disaster tsunami and floods

The first hour after the accident is known as

  1. critical hour

  2. golden hour

  3. first aid

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The golden hour refers to the critical period of time following a traumatic injury during which there is the highest likelihood that prompt medical treatment will prevent death.