MCQ Chapter 9 General Science Class 8 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – General Science Class 8Disaster Management 1. What is the most common method to extinguish fire mentioned in the document?Suppress with sandCool out with waterKeep flammable substances awayUse a fire extinguisherQuestion 1 of 202. How does spreading froth help control a fire?It cools the fireIt cuts off air contactIt absorbs flammable liquidsIt prevents explosionsQuestion 2 of 203. What device is recommended to put off small fires?Stirr up pumpFire extinguisherSand bucketWater hoseQuestion 3 of 204. What precaution should you take with gas regulators?Keep them on at nightSwitch them off when not in useUse them only during the dayCheck them weeklyQuestion 4 of 205. What should you do first if someone is injured in a fire?Call the fire brigadeLet the patient sit comfortably and call a doctorMove them outsideApply water to burnsQuestion 5 of 206. What is a landslide as per the document?A fire caused by heavy rainThe collapse of rift due to rock slidingAn earthquake’s aftereffectA flood in riversQuestion 6 of 207. What natural disaster can cause a landslide?FireEarthquakeDroughtHeatwaveQuestion 7 of 208. What human activity contributes to landslides?Building tall structuresUnlimited cutting of treesUsing fire extinguishersConstructing damsQuestion 8 of 209. What is an effect of landslides on rivers?They dry upThey get flooded and change pathsThey become deeperThey stop flowingQuestion 9 of 2010. How do landslides affect traffic?They improve road conditionsThey cause traffic jamsThey create new roadsThey have no effectQuestion 10 of 2011. Which organization collaborates with the Indian government to forecast landslides?National Earthquakes Information CenterIndian Mountaineering InstituteWorld Geological ForumInstitute of GeologyQuestion 11 of 2012. Why is it safer to shelter under a bed during an earthquake?It prevents fireIt protects from falling debrisIt stops seismic wavesIt keeps you warmQuestion 12 of 2013. Why should you avoid hillsides in monsoon?They are coldThey are prone to landslidesThey attract earthquakesThey cause firesQuestion 13 of 2014. Why is the foundation of an earthquake-proof building separated?To reduce costTo allow movement without damageTo prevent fireTo stop water seepageQuestion 14 of 2015. What difficulty arises if a crowd gathers at an earthquake site?It speeds up relief workIt hinders rescue and relief effortsIt prevents landslidesIt reduces damageQuestion 15 of 2016. Which institute helps forecast landslides globally?Indian Standard InstituteWorld Geological ForumNational Disaster Response ForceRichter Scale CenterQuestion 16 of 2017. What should you study to understand earthquake effects?Richter ScaleFire typesLandslide causesBuilding codesQuestion 17 of 2018. What is a possible link between a dam and an earthquake?Dams cause firesDams may trigger seismic activityDams prevent landslidesDams stop floodsQuestion 18 of 2019. What gadget is suggested for forecasting earthquakes?SeismometerStrain meterFire extinguisherCCTVQuestion 19 of 2020. What should you shout during a fire to alert others?"Help me!"Loudly to call for help"Fire is out!""Stay calm!"Question 20 of 20 Loading...
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