Disasters and Disaster Management in India Questions and Answers Plus One English Textbook Unit 4 Chapter 1 rvels

 Question 1.

What does the recent World Disaster Report say about disasters?
Answer:
Disasters have increased in number and intensity.

Question 2.
What are some of the common disasters?
Answer:
Earthquakes, floods, cyclones, landslides, droughts, accidents, plane crashes, and forest fires.

Question 3.
What is true about both developed and developing countries?
Answer:
Both face increased frequency and intensity of disasters.

Question 4.
What is the relationship between human development and disaster preparedness?
Answer:
Higher development leads to better disaster preparedness.

Question 5.
Which is the deadliest disaster?
Answer:
Drought, causing 48% of disaster-related deaths.

Question 6.
What makes India more vulnerable to disasters?
Answer:
Its geography, dense population, and overused natural resources.

Question 7.
What causes tremendous pressure on India's natural resources?
Answer:
2% of global land supports 18% of the world’s population.

Question 8.
Which is a relatively new natural disaster in India?
Answer:
Tsunami, with the 2004 event causing widespread destruction.

Question 9.
Which man-made disaster did India witness last century?
Answer:
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984.

Question 10.
Name some major natural disasters in India this century.
Answer:
2001 Gujarat earthquake, 2004 tsunami, 2005 Mumbai floods, 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Phailin cyclone.

Question 11.
Which lifeline systems get damaged in disasters?
Answer:
Communication, power, water supply, drainage, healthcare, and economic systems.

Question 12.
Which man-made disaster is mentioned, and who suffers most?
Answer:
Riots; the poor suffer most due to their daily wage dependency.

Question 13.
What limits safe and secure building construction?
Answer:
Ignored regulations, poor materials, and lack of master plans.

Question 14.
What measures ensure building safety?
Answer:
Follow building codes, use quality materials, and adhere to master plans.

Question 15.
What is needed to reduce damage in earthquake-prone areas?
Answer:
Assess existing buildings, inform owners, and set up monitoring mechanisms.

Question 16.
What is the structure of disaster management committees?
Answer:
State: Senior secretaries and NGOs. National: Crisis Management Committee led by the Cabinet Secretary.

Question 17.
How does the central government coordinate disaster management?
Answer:
It provides support with defense, transport, medical aid, and relief efforts.

Question 18.
What are the special requirements of rescue teams?
Answer:
They need skills, proper attitudes, equipment, and modern technology.

Question 19.
What is the purpose of disaster management?
Answer:
To minimize the destruction and impact of disasters.