MCQ Chapter 10 General Science Class 7 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – General Science Class 7Disaster Management 1. What happens to a tsunami wave when it reaches the coast? Its height decreases Its velocity increases Its height increases It stops movingQuestion 1 of 202. What is a destructive effect of a tsunami? Increased forest growth Uprooting of trees Cooling of coastal areas Improved harborsQuestion 2 of 203. What is a precautionary measure for a tsunami? Building taller houses Issuing warnings using satellites Planting more trees Deepening the oceanQuestion 3 of 204. What should you do if caught in a storm outside? Climb a tree Take shelter in a safer place Stand still Use your phoneQuestion 4 of 205. What should you turn off at home during a storm? Water supply Electric supply Internet connection Air conditioningQuestion 5 of 206. Which organization helps with disaster relief globally? National Flood Commission UNDP NDMA UNESCOQuestion 6 of 207. When is the International Day for Disaster Reduction observed? 13th October 26th August 6th August 1st JanuaryQuestion 7 of 208. Which of these is a manmade disaster from the exercise list? Famine Earthquake Cloudburst Railway accidentQuestion 8 of 209. Which is not directly related to volcanic activity in the exercise list? Lava Hot mud Ash LocustsQuestion 9 of 2010. What is a remedial measure for a lightning strike? Standing under a tree Staying in a pucca house Swimming in water Using a mobile phoneQuestion 10 of 2011. What should you do to remedy a storm? Cut down trees regularly Take shelter in a safer place Increase gas usage Stand near windowsQuestion 11 of 2012. Is it true that information about a forthcoming storm should be kept secret? Yes, to avoid panic No, it should be shared Yes, for government use only No, but only for scientistsQuestion 12 of 2013. Why should you not swim during lightning? Water conducts electricity It’s too cold Waves increase Fish get scaredQuestion 13 of 2014. Can volcanic eruptions be prevented? Yes, with barriers No, but predictable Yes, with cooling No, and unpredictableQuestion 14 of 2015. Do heavy rains always result in famine? Yes, always No, not necessarily Yes, due to drought No, they cause tsunamisQuestion 15 of 2016. What does ‘tsunami’ mean in Japanese? Big wave Harbour wave Earthquake wave Ocean stormQuestion 16 of 2017. What is a cloudburst characterized by? Light rain over a wide area Sudden heavy rain in a small region Slow drizzle for hours Dry weather after evaporationQuestion 17 of 2018. What rises due to hot gases from a volcano? Rainfall Temperature Forest growth Air pressureQuestion 18 of 2019. What is a measure to prevent loss of life due to lightning? Standing on open ground Crouching low with feet together Leaning on wired fences Using electrical appliancesQuestion 19 of 2020. What should you check in your house for disaster management? Gas regulator valves Furniture placement Wall colors Window sizeQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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