Question

Following are precautions one must take in case a storm is accompanied by lightning.
(i) Do not take shelter under a tree.
(ii) Do not take shelter under an umbrella with a metallic end.
(iii) Do not take shelter in open garages, storage sheds, etc.
(iv) Do not take shelter in a bus in the open.
Which one of these is not correct?
(a) (i)
(b) (ii)
(c) (iii)
(d) (iv)
[1 mark]
[Exemplar]
[Thunderstorm and lightning]

Answer 1

Solution:
Option (d) (iv)
[1 mark]

Taking shelter under a tall tree is not safe as lightning is more likely to strike it. Same is the case with an umbrella with a metallic end. Open areas are also not safe during lightning as the lightning might strike the person. However, we can take shelter in a bus in the open.