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Chapter-26 Disaster Management Responding to Disasters — Online MCQ Test

Q: What is the main purpose of disaster management?

Answer: B. To reduce the harmful effects of disasters — Disaster management aims to reduce loss of life, property, and damage caused by disasters through preparedness, response, and mitigation.

Q: What does the term 'evacuation' mean during a disaster?

Answer: B. Moving people to a safe place — Evacuation means shifting people from a dangerous area to a safer location to protect them from harm.

Q: Which of the following best describes mitigation?

Answer: A. Actions taken to lessen the impact of disasters — Mitigation includes measures that reduce disaster risks and the severity of damage before a disaster occurs.

Q: A school near the coast is preparing for a cyclone. Which measure is most suitable?

Answer: B. Securing loose objects and identifying shelters — Before a cyclone, securing loose items and planning safe shelter are important mitigation and preparedness measures.

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Chapter-26 Disaster Management Responding to Disasters — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board Samacheer Kalvi 9th SOCIAL — Chapter-26 Disaster Management Responding to Disasters, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the main purpose of disaster management?

A. To increase urban population
B. To reduce the harmful effects of disasters ✓
C. To stop all natural events
D. To make buildings taller

Answer: B. To reduce the harmful effects of disasters
Disaster management aims to reduce loss of life, property, and damage caused by disasters through preparedness, response, and mitigation.

What does the term 'evacuation' mean during a disaster?

A. Staying inside and waiting
B. Moving people to a safe place ✓
C. Repairing damaged roads
D. Collecting news reports

Answer: B. Moving people to a safe place
Evacuation means shifting people from a dangerous area to a safer location to protect them from harm.

Which of the following best describes mitigation?

A. Actions taken to lessen the impact of disasters ✓
B. Actions taken after only a flood occurs
C. The warning given by television channels
D. The process of predicting exam results

Answer: A. Actions taken to lessen the impact of disasters
Mitigation includes measures that reduce disaster risks and the severity of damage before a disaster occurs.

A school near the coast is preparing for a cyclone. Which measure is most suitable?

A. Keeping windows open to hear the wind
B. Securing loose objects and identifying shelters ✓
C. Going to the beach for observation
D. Switching off all communication devices permanently

Answer: B. Securing loose objects and identifying shelters
Before a cyclone, securing loose items and planning safe shelter are important mitigation and preparedness measures.

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for conducting regular mock drills in vulnerable areas?

A. To create fear among people
B. To ensure people remember emergency actions only by reading books
C. To improve speed, coordination, and confidence during actual emergencies ✓
D. To avoid making any disaster plan

Answer: C. To improve speed, coordination, and confidence during actual emergencies
Regular mock drills help people practice actual procedures, improve coordination, and reduce panic during real disasters.

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