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Chapter 29: India - Natural Disasters — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is a major cause of drought?

Answer: B. Failure of monsoon rains — Drought usually occurs when there is a prolonged failure or shortage of rainfall, especially during monsoon season.

Q: 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?

Answer: A. Tsunami — This is a tsunami, which is a series of large sea waves usually caused by undersea earthquakes.

SOCIAL SCIENCE · CLASS 10th · Karnataka State Board

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Chapter 29: India - Natural Disasters — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Karnataka State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL SCIENCE — Chapter 29: India - Natural Disasters, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?