MCQ Chapter 4 Science Class 6 Maharashtra Board Disaster Management 1. What is a disaster?A planned event that benefits societyA sudden event that causes large-scale damage to life and propertyA small-scale accidentA scheduled natural phenomenonQuestion 1 of 202. What type of disaster was the earthquake at Killari in 1993?Man-made disasterNatural disasterTechnological disasterIndustrial disasterQuestion 2 of 203. Which of the following is NOT a cause of an earthquake?Movements in the Earth's interiorMining activitiesConstruction of big damsHeavy rainfallQuestion 3 of 204. What was the main cause of the landslide in Malin village in 2014?Volcanic eruptionDeforestationHeavy rainfallEarthquakeQuestion 4 of 205. What is the major effect of floods?Decrease in temperatureIncreased soil fertilityDestruction of standing cropsFormation of mountainsQuestion 5 of 206. What can be a cause of a tsunami?Heavy rainfallUnderground earthquakesExcessive river waterPollutionQuestion 6 of 207. Which of the following is an example of a man-made disaster?EarthquakeFloodBomb explosionCycloneQuestion 7 of 208. What is an important step to take during an earthquake?Run outside immediatelyStand under a treeTake cover under a strong structureUse an elevatorQuestion 8 of 209. What should NOT be done in case of a forest fire?Report the fire to authoritiesUse fire extinguishers if possibleRun into the forestEvacuate the areaQuestion 9 of 2010. Which organization was established in 2005 for disaster management?World Health OrganizationNational Disaster Management AuthorityIndian Space Research OrganizationMinistry of AgricultureQuestion 10 of 2011. What should be done in case of a flood?Stay in low-lying areasMove to higher groundSwim in floodwatersWait until the water level risesQuestion 11 of 2012. Which of the following is a cause of forest fires?LightningExcessive rainfallEarthquakeSnowfallQuestion 12 of 2013. What is the major cause of floods in cities?OverpopulationDeforestationPoor drainage systemsLandslidesQuestion 13 of 2014. What is the main role of disaster management?Ignoring disastersIncreasing destructionReducing the impact of disastersPreventing natural changesQuestion 14 of 2015. Which of the following is NOT an effect of an earthquake?Building collapseChange in river flowSoil erosionIncreased snowfallQuestion 15 of 2016. What should be done during a sunstroke?Take the person to a cool placeGive them hot teaMake them run to reduce body heatKeep them in direct sunlightQuestion 16 of 2017. How should a bleeding wound be treated?Apply ice directlyKeep the wound below heart levelWash with clean water and apply pressureUse dirty cloth to cover itQuestion 17 of 2018. What is the primary step in case of a snakebite?Suck the venom outTie a cloth above the woundKeep the patient walkingIgnore medical helpQuestion 18 of 2019. What should NOT be done in case of burns?Wash with cold waterApply an antisepticBurst the blistersCover with a sterile clothQuestion 19 of 2020. Which department issues warnings about storms?Agriculture DepartmentMeteorological DepartmentPolice DepartmentEducation DepartmentQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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