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Chapter 20: Natural Hazards and Disasters — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is a natural hazard?

Answer: A. Earthquake — An earthquake is caused by natural processes within the Earth and is therefore a natural hazard. The other options are human-made or technological events.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard mentioned in the chapter?

Answer: D. Nuclear leak — Nuclear leak is a technological/industrial disaster, not a natural hazard. The chapter discusses natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, and landslides.

Q: Which sequence correctly shows the main stages of disaster management?

Answer: B. Preparedness → Mitigation → Response → Recovery — Disaster management generally begins with preparedness and mitigation before a disaster, followed by response and recovery after it. This sequence helps reduce loss and improve coping capacity.

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Chapter 20: Natural Hazards and Disasters — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 11 GEOGRAPHY — Chapter 20: Natural Hazards and Disasters, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is a natural hazard?

A. Earthquake ✓
B. Road accident
C. Industrial fire
D. Power failure

Answer: A. Earthquake
An earthquake is caused by natural processes within the Earth and is therefore a natural hazard. The other options are human-made or technological events.

Floods are most likely to occur when there is:

A. Very low rainfall for many years
B. Excess water overflowing onto land that is usually dry ✓
C. A long period of cold weather
D. Strong winds without rain

Answer: B. Excess water overflowing onto land that is usually dry
A flood happens when water overflows onto land that is normally dry. This can be due to heavy rainfall, river overflow, or coastal inundation.

Which of the following is NOT a natural hazard mentioned in the chapter?

A. Earthquake
B. Cyclone
C. Landslide
D. Nuclear leak ✓

Answer: D. Nuclear leak
Nuclear leak is a technological/industrial disaster, not a natural hazard. The chapter discusses natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, droughts, cyclones, and landslides.

Which sequence correctly shows the main stages of disaster management?

A. Response → Mitigation → Preparedness → Recovery
B. Preparedness → Mitigation → Response → Recovery ✓
C. Recovery → Response → Preparedness → Mitigation
D. Mitigation → Recovery → Preparedness → Response

Answer: B. Preparedness → Mitigation → Response → Recovery
Disaster management generally begins with preparedness and mitigation before a disaster, followed by response and recovery after it. This sequence helps reduce loss and improve coping capacity.

Which of the following best distinguishes a hazard from a disaster?

A. A hazard always causes major loss, while a disaster never does
B. A hazard is a potentially damaging event, while a disaster occurs when it causes serious damage and disruption ✓
C. A hazard is only man-made, while a disaster is only natural
D. Both terms mean exactly the same thing

Answer: B. A hazard is a potentially damaging event, while a disaster occurs when it causes serious damage and disruption
A hazard is a possible source of harm, but it becomes a disaster when it actually causes serious losses and overwhelms normal coping capacity. This distinction is central to the chapter.

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