Floods: A Devastating Natural Calamity

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Which of the following is not a major cause of floods in India?

  1. Heavy rainfall

  2. Deforestation

  3. Earthquakes

  4. Dam failures


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Earthquakes are not a major cause of floods in India. Heavy rainfall, deforestation, and dam failures are the primary causes.

Which region of India is most prone to floods?

  1. Northern India

  2. Southern India

  3. Eastern India

  4. Western India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eastern India, particularly the states of Bihar, Assam, and West Bengal, is the most flood-prone region in India due to heavy rainfall and the presence of major rivers like the Ganges and Brahmaputra.

What is the primary cause of deforestation in India?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Agriculture

  3. Mining

  4. Industrialization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Agriculture is the primary cause of deforestation in India. The expansion of agricultural land for crops and grazing has led to the clearing of forests.

Which of the following is not a consequence of deforestation?

  1. Increased soil erosion

  2. Reduced water retention capacity

  3. Increased flooding

  4. Improved air quality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation leads to increased soil erosion, reduced water retention capacity, and increased flooding. It does not improve air quality.

What is the primary cause of dam failures in India?

  1. Poor construction

  2. Lack of maintenance

  3. Natural disasters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dam failures in India can be attributed to poor construction, lack of maintenance, and natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.

Which of the following is not a measure to prevent floods?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Construction of embankments

  3. Dredging of rivers

  4. Construction of dams


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Construction of dams is not a measure to prevent floods. It can help control floods, but it can also lead to dam failures and displacement of people.

Which of the following is not a consequence of floods?

  1. Loss of life and property

  2. Spread of waterborne diseases

  3. Improved soil fertility

  4. Disruption of transportation and communication


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Floods can cause loss of life and property, spread waterborne diseases, and disrupt transportation and communication. They do not improve soil fertility.

What is the primary responsibility of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India?

  1. Coordinating disaster relief efforts

  2. Developing disaster preparedness plans

  3. Providing financial assistance to flood victims

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NDMA is responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts, developing disaster preparedness plans, and providing financial assistance to flood victims.

Which of the following is not a flood-prone state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is not a flood-prone state in India. Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Kerala are flood-prone states.

What is the primary cause of flash floods in India?

  1. Heavy rainfall

  2. Deforestation

  3. Dam failures

  4. Urbanization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heavy rainfall is the primary cause of flash floods in India. Deforestation, dam failures, and urbanization can contribute to flooding, but they are not the primary causes of flash floods.

Which of the following is not a measure to mitigate the impact of floods?

  1. Construction of floodplains

  2. Flood warning systems

  3. Evacuation plans

  4. Dams


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dams are not a measure to mitigate the impact of floods. They can help control floods, but they can also lead to dam failures and displacement of people.

What is the primary cause of the increase in the frequency and intensity of floods in India?

  1. Climate change

  2. Deforestation

  3. Urbanization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate change, deforestation, and urbanization are all contributing to the increase in the frequency and intensity of floods in India.

Which of the following is not a measure to reduce the risk of flooding?

  1. Reforestation

  2. Construction of floodplains

  3. Flood warning systems

  4. Dredging of rivers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dredging of rivers is not a measure to reduce the risk of flooding. It can help improve the flow of water, but it can also lead to environmental damage.

What is the primary responsibility of the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) in India?

  1. Coordinating disaster relief efforts

  2. Developing disaster preparedness plans

  3. Providing financial assistance to flood victims

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDMAs are responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts, developing disaster preparedness plans, and providing financial assistance to flood victims.

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