Earthquakes

Q. Which of the following are earthquake zones in India?

1. The Himalayan Zone
2. Eastern coastal Zone
3. Indo - Gangetic Zone
4. Peninsular Zone

Q. The ____ is broken into multiple plates that float around on the molten mantle underneath. These plates are called tectonic plates.

1. atmosphere
2. hydrosphere
3. biosphere
4. lithosphere

Q. Which among the following are preventive measures for earthquakes?

1. Identify earthquake prone areas and avoid constructing any houses or buildings there.
2. Allow excessive construction of dams.
3. Check vulnerability of your building and get it corrected.
4. Strict standards and laws in terms of the materials that can be used to construct and maintain buildings.

Q. Which of the following should not be done during an earthquake?

1. Move away from tall buildings, trees, and streetlights.
2. Stay away from glass, doors, and windows.
3. Stay under a strong table to be safe from the debris.
4. Take support of a bookshelf.

Q. Disturbance deep inside the earth's crust causes?

1. Landslides
2. Floods
3. Draught
4. Earthquake

Q. What happens when major earthquake occurs?

1. All of the above
2. Damage building, dams
3. Enormous losses of life and properties
4. Damage bridges

Q. If we are outdoors when an earthquake strikes, what steps should we take?

1. Find a large open area and stay there until shaking stops.
2. Find an electric pole and hold onto it tightly.
3. Climb a tree nearby.
4. Stay under a building.

Q. Which of the following are simple ways one can prepare to survive an earthquake?

1. Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture.
2. Avoid roads and bridges that have been damaged by the earthquake.
3. Special building standards for earthquake-prone zones.
4. Take cover under a cracked ceiling.

Q. Name two natural features in $0527$.

Q. What did the group decide to do for Darki Mai and village people?

1. Repair the well
2. Build a lake nearby
3. Maintain the lake
4. None of these

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precautions of natural disaster