Protection against Earthquakes

Q. If you are outside during an earthquake, you should seek shelter inside a building.

1. True
2. False

Q. One should use a lift to get out of a building during earthquake.

1. False
2. True

Q. If you find your camp to be in a hot seismic zone, which of the following should be avoided?

1. Building houses with soft materials like mud and timber.
2. Attaching the furnitures to the walls as much as possible.
3. Make dwelling camps near isolated tall trees.
4. Making fire rescue points easily accessible.

Q. In earthquake prone areas, furnitures should be fixed to walls, to overcome tremor during earthquake.

1. True
2. False

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Q. In highly seismic areas, use of timber should be preferred over the use of heavy construction materials.

1. True
2. False

Q.

Which of the following precautions must be followed if a house is built in an earthquake prone zone?

1. Avoid using heavy materials.

2. If possible, attach furniture to the wall.

3. All of the above.

4. Fire fighting devices must be easily accessible.

Q. While building a house in highly seismic areas, the use of mud or timber is better than the heavy construction material.

1. False
2. True

Q. During earthquakes, one should:

1. Move to open grounds.
2. Take shelter under tall trees and buildings.
3. Stay on bridges and flyovers while travelling with vehicles.
4. Keep moving around.

Q. Which of the following precautions must be followed if a house is built in an earthquake prone zone?

1. Avoid using heavy materials
2. If possible, attach furniture to the wall
3. Fire fighting devices must be easily accessible
4. All of the above

Q. Which of the following characteristics make a building 'Quake Safe'?

1. Roofs that are lighter in weight.
2. Heavy construction material.
3. Shelves and cupboards fixed to walls.
4. Fire extinguishing equipment.