MCQ Causes and Effects of Disasters in Bihar 1. Which of the following is the primary cause of floods in Bihar?CyclonesHeavy monsoon rainfallEarthquakesTsunamiQuestion 1 of 102. How does the melting of glaciers in the Himalayas contribute to disasters in Bihar?Causes droughtsTriggers landslidesIncreases river flow leading to floodsLeads to earthquakesQuestion 2 of 103. Which of the following is a major anthropogenic cause of groundwater depletion in Bihar, leading to droughts?Industrial pollutionOver-extraction for agricultureUrbanizationMining activitiesQuestion 3 of 104. What is a significant impact of floods on agriculture in Bihar?Increased crop yieldSoil erosion and loss of cropsExpansion of agricultural landIncrease in groundwater levelsQuestion 4 of 105. Which sector of the economy is most severely affected by droughts in Bihar?ManufacturingTourismAgricultureInformation TechnologyQuestion 5 of 106. Which natural phenomenon is a significant cause of flooding in Bihar’s plains?EarthquakesRiverbank erosionTidal wavesLandslidesQuestion 6 of 107. Which climatic factor contributes to the frequent occurrence of flash floods in Bihar?Rapid snowmelt in the HimalayasHeavy rainfall within short periodsHigh humidity levelsProlonged winter seasonsQuestion 7 of 108. How do recurrent floods in Bihar affect the housing sector?Increase in property valueWidespread destruction of homesBoost in construction activitiesImprovement in building standardsQuestion 8 of 109. What long-term environmental effect is caused by frequent flooding in Bihar?ReforestationSoil degradationExpansion of wetlandsIncrease in arable landQuestion 9 of 1010. What effect do disasters have on the education of children in affected areas of Bihar?Improvement in educational outcomesDisruption of schooling and increased dropout ratesHigher enrollment ratesIncreased focus on disaster educationQuestion 10 of 10 Loading...
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