Disaster

Q. Which of the following is usually a reason for war?

1. Border disputes.
2. Natural disasters.
3. Industrial accidents.
4. workers' strikes.

Q. Read the following sentences and choose the correct option that best describes these sentences.
1. Bomb blasts cause widespread destruction.
2. Bomb blasts can occur during peacetime also.

1. Both sentences are wrong.
2. Sentence 1 is correct and sentence 2 is wrong.
3. Both sentences are correct.
4. Sentence 1 is wrong and sentence 2 is correct.

Q. Read the following statements and choose the correct option below that best describes these statements.
1. Placing barriers in the right places to guide crowds would help in preventing stampedes.
2. Well-planned placements of emergency exits with clear signs pointing to them would help with crowd control, reducing the likelihood of a stampede.

1. Both sentences are wrong.
2. Sentence 1 is wrong and sentence 2 is correct.
3. Both sentences are correct.
4. Sentence 1 is correct and sentence 2 is wrong.

Q. What are the causes and effects of disasters in hilly areas? (in detail)

Q. Raj was watching the news which predicted a cyclone approaching his area. He was a bit worried, but since he had a warning, he was sure that he would be able to make some arrangements to wait out the cyclone. This is an example of a disaster that can be _____.

1. Unpredictable disaster
2. Forecasted disaster
3. Stopped disaster
4. Prevented disaster

Q. If you spot an unclaimed item in a crowded area, what should you do?

1. You should inform the police.
2. You should try to see what it is.
3. You should ignore it.
4. You should assume it is a bomb and try to defuse it.

Q. The 1993 bombings in Bombay serve as an example of a _____.

1. protest
2. workers' strike
3. terrorist attack
4. riot

Q. The attack on the Twin Towers in the USA in September, 2001 is an example of a/an _____.

1. terrorist attack
2. natural disaster
3. industrial accident
4. civil disorder

Q. _____ occur due to spilling of poisonous chemicals, or an improper and careless way of operating machinery, or human error.

1. Industrial accidents
2. Natural disasters
3. Border disputes
4. Workers' strikes

Q. Why is the disease TIP so serious?