Chapter 29: India - Natural Disasters — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL SCIENCE · CLASS 10th · Karnataka State Board
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Chapter 29: India - Natural Disasters — Important Questions & Answers
What is a cyclone?
- A. A sudden outbreak of volcanic lava
- B. A powerful rotating storm system with strong winds and heavy rain
- C. A long period of no rainfall
- D. A shaking of the Earth’s surface
Answer: B. A powerful rotating storm system with strong winds and heavy rain
A cyclone is a large rotating storm system that brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes storm surges.
A cyclone is a large rotating storm system that brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, and sometimes storm surges.
Which of the following is a major cause of drought?
- A. Excessive snowfall
- B. Failure of monsoon rains
- C. Earthquake tremors
- D. River overflow
Answer: B. Failure of monsoon rains
Drought usually occurs when there is a prolonged failure or shortage of rainfall, especially during monsoon season.
Drought usually occurs when there is a prolonged failure or shortage of rainfall, especially during monsoon season.
Floods are most likely to occur when:
- A. A river gets excessive water due to heavy rainfall
- B. There is a long dry spell
- C. A mountain slowly erodes over years
- D. The temperature falls below freezing
Answer: A. A river gets excessive water due to heavy rainfall
Heavy rainfall can cause rivers and streams to overflow, leading to floods.
Heavy rainfall can cause rivers and streams to overflow, leading to floods.
A coastal village receives a cyclone warning. Which action is most appropriate?
- A. Move to a weak hut near the shore
- B. Take shelter in a safe cyclone shelter or strong building
- C. Go fishing before the storm arrives
- D. Store valuables on the roof
Answer: B. Take shelter in a safe cyclone shelter or strong building
Cyclone shelters and strong buildings provide safer protection from high winds, rain, and flying debris.
Cyclone shelters and strong buildings provide safer protection from high winds, rain, and flying debris.
A question says: 'An undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean leads to a giant sea wave that damages coastal settlements.' What is the disaster being described?
- A. Tsunami
- B. Cyclone
- C. Drought
- D. Landslide
Answer: A. Tsunami
This is a tsunami, which is a series of large sea waves usually caused by undersea earthquakes.
This is a tsunami, which is a series of large sea waves usually caused by undersea earthquakes.