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प्रश्न
What do you understand by natural disasters?
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उत्तर
Natural disasters are events caused by natural forces that have major effects on the human population, infrastructure and biodiversity in an area. Earthquakes, floods, cyclones and droughts are some of the major natural disasters.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks
Earthquake is an example of a major ______ disaster.
Choose the correct answer
Droughts are caused by insufficient _______ over a long period of time.
Which coastal region of India is cyclone-prone?
Identify the type of disaster as shown in the picture.
On an outline map of India mark the following
- Earthquake zones with moderate damage risk and high damage risk.
- Any two flood-prone areas
- Any two cyclone zones
- Any two drought-prone areas
Which countries are more adversely affected by disasters? Why?
Name two state of India where floods cause massive damages every year.
Define: Water table
Fill in the blanks
Nepal lies on the fault called ______.
Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Earthquake | a. Dykes and embankments |
| 2. Floods | b. Extinguisher |
| 3. Droughts | c. Drop, cover, hold |
| 4. Fire | d. Rainwater harvesting |
