Disasters in India
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Which type of disasters last for days, months, or years?

  • Slow onset disasters (correct)
  • Natural disasters
  • Human-induced disasters
  • Rapid onset disasters
  • In India, which areas may face both floods and cyclones due to their geographical location?

  • Mountainous areas
  • Forested regions
  • Coastal areas (correct)
  • Desert regions
  • What types of losses can natural disasters cause according to the text?

  • Political losses
  • Technological losses
  • Social losses
  • Economic losses (correct)
  • Which grade levels' Science textbooks cover topics like cyclones, floods, and volcanoes?

    <p>Class VII and Class VIII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes India one of the world's most disaster-prone countries according to the text?

    <p>Vast population and unique geo-physical characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key activities involved in disaster management?

    <p>Preparedness, mitigation, emergency response, relief, and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did teachers and students contribute to disaster management?

    <p>By educating their community members and parents about disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key outcomes of the cyclonic storm in Andhra Pradesh in 1977?

    <p>Rehabilitation and reconstruction initiatives were implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constructing cyclone shelters and mounds under disaster management?

    <p>To provide safe spaces for people to seek refuge during cyclones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the government and NGOs contribute to disaster management after the cyclonic storm in Andhra Pradesh in 1977?

    <p>By implementing rehabilitation and reconstruction initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • India is highly prone to natural disasters like cyclones, earthquakes, droughts, floods, and landslides due to its large population and unique geo-physical characteristics.
    • Disasters in India can be slow or rapid onset, causing human, material, economic, and environmental losses, with some areas vulnerable to multiple hazards simultaneously.
    • Class VII and Class VIII Science textbooks in India cover topics such as cyclones, floods, droughts, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanoes to educate students on disaster management.
    • Disaster management involves preparedness, mitigation, emergency response, relief, and recovery, with examples like the Bhopal Gas tragedy, Uphaar Cinema fire, and Jaipur serial blasts highlighting its importance.
    • Initiatives in Andhra Pradesh post a cyclonic storm in 1977 included rehabilitation efforts, promoting cyclone-resistant construction techniques, forming village disaster management teams, and constructing cyclone shelters to enhance community preparedness.

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