General Science Question Answers Chapter 4 Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Question Answers For All Chapters – General Science Class 6

Disaster Management

Exercise

1. What are the emergency contact numbers of the following?
Answer – 
(a) Police Control Room: 100
(b) Fire Brigade: 101
(c) Ambulance: 102
(d) National level single emergency number for disaster relief: 108

2. What first aid will you provide in the following situations?
Answer –
(a) Dog bite:

• Wash the wound with antiseptic or soap and water.
• Cover it with a clean cloth.
• Get a doctor’s help and take an anti-rabies vaccine.

(b) Scratches/Bleeding:

• Clean the wound with water.
• Press the wound gently to stop bleeding.
• Cover it with a clean cloth or bandage.

(c) Burns/Scalds:

• Wash the burnt area with cold water.
• Apply an antiseptic solution.
• Do not apply oil or ointments.
• If serious, seek medical help.

(d) Snakebite:

• Wash the bite with water.
• Tie a cloth above the wound to slow the spread of venom.
• Do not panic and seek medical help immediately.

(e) Sunstroke:

• Take the person to a cool place.
• Give plenty of water to drink.
• Sponge the body with cold water.
• Seek medical help if needed.

3. Write the causes of the following:
Answer –
(a) Floods:
Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers.
Poor drainage system.

(b) Forest Fires:
Dry weather and high temperatures.
Human activities like campfires or throwing burning cigarettes.

(c) Landslides/Building Collapse:
Heavy rains and earthquakes.
Weak construction and deforestation.

(d) Storms:
Strong winds due to changes in air pressure.

(e) Earthquakes:
Movement of the earth’s crust.
Sometimes caused by human activities like mining and dam construction.

4. Answer the following questions:
(a) What is meant by ‘disasters’?
Answer – A disaster is a sudden event that causes damage to life, property, and society.

(b) What are the types of disasters?
Answer – Disasters are of two types:
Natural disasters – Earthquakes, floods, storms, landslides, etc.
Man-made disasters – Fires, bomb explosions, chemical leaks, accidents, etc.

(c) What is meant by ‘disaster management’?
Answer – Disaster management means planning and taking action to reduce damage and help people during and after disasters.

(d) Which are the main components of disaster management?
Answer – Preparedness before disasters.
Quick response during disasters.
Recovery and rebuilding after disasters.
Preventing future disasters.

5. Find out about the work of a ‘Sarpa-mitra’.
Answer – A Sarpa-mitra (Snake Friend) is a person who rescues snakes and prevents people from killing them. They safely relocate snakes away from human areas.

6. Find out what a first aid kit/box contains.
Answer – A first aid kit contains:

• Bandages
• Antiseptic liquid
• Cotton and gauze
• Scissors
• Pain relief ointment
• Thermometer
• Medicines for fever and pain
• Gloves

7. Suggest remedial measures for dealing with natural or man-made disasters.
Answer –