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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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