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प्रश्न
Think, if there were an earthquake where you live, would your house be in danger?
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उत्तर
In case of an earthquake in my area, my house would definitely be in danger. The worst is the possibility of the roof getting collapsed. It can also damage household items and cause injuries to us.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Have you or anyone that you know ever faced such difficulty?
People in Jasma’s village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer than before in case there is an earthquake again? Why?
Compare your house with that of Jasma. List in your notebook what materials were used in making both the houses.
| Jasma’s House | Your House |
Why do you think one should go under a table during an earthquake?
According to the TV report, thousands of people were injured and some died in Gujarat. If the buildings had been made in a way that they would not fall in the earthquake, would the damage have been different? How?
At times like this, when people have lost their homes and all their belongings, what kind of help would they need?
Why do people live together in a neighbourhood?
Imagine living in a place where there were no other houses or people around. How would it be? For example, whom would you play with? To whom would you celebrate festivals and special days? Would you be scared?
Make your own report which mentions the following:
– Cause of the disaster, date, and time
– What kind of damage did it cause-to lives, belongings, livelihoods?
– Which people came forward to help? Which government offices or other groups?
What type of difficulties are faced by people during floods?
Look at the picture, what kind of a school have the children come to after the flood? Write down what people had to do to make their life normal again after the flood.
