Coastal Hazards in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about coastal hazards in India. These hazards pose significant threats to coastal communities and infrastructure. Understanding these hazards and implementing appropriate mitigation measures is crucial for sustainable coastal management.
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Which of the following is NOT a major coastal hazard in India?

  1. Cyclones

  2. Tsunamis

  3. Earthquakes

  4. Droughts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Droughts are not typically considered a coastal hazard, as they are associated with a lack of precipitation and affect inland areas rather than coastal regions.

The Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones than the Arabian Sea. True or False?

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bay of Bengal is more prone to cyclones due to its shallow waters, which allow cyclones to intensify more easily. Additionally, the Coriolis effect, which deflects winds, plays a role in the formation and direction of cyclones.

Which state in India has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1600 kilometers. It is followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

What is the primary cause of coastal erosion in India?

  1. Rising sea levels

  2. Human activities

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coastal erosion in India is caused by a combination of factors, including rising sea levels due to climate change, human activities such as construction and development, and deforestation, which reduces natural buffers against erosion.

Which of the following is a common measure taken to mitigate the impact of coastal erosion?

  1. Building seawalls

  2. Replenishing beaches with sand

  3. Planting vegetation along the coast

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To mitigate the impact of coastal erosion, various measures can be taken, such as building seawalls to protect against wave action, replenishing beaches with sand to restore lost sediment, and planting vegetation along the coast to stabilize dunes and reduce erosion.

What is the name of the devastating cyclone that struck Odisha in 1999, causing widespread destruction?

  1. Cyclone Fani

  2. Cyclone Hudhud

  3. Cyclone Phailin

  4. Cyclone Ockhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cyclone Phailin was a powerful tropical cyclone that made landfall in Odisha in 1999, causing extensive damage and loss of life. It was one of the most severe cyclones to hit India in recent history.

Which of the following is a major port city in India that is particularly vulnerable to coastal hazards?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Visakhapatnam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the mentioned cities, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam, are major port cities in India that are exposed to coastal hazards such as cyclones, storm surges, and sea-level rise.

What is the name of the tsunami warning center located in India?

  1. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)

  2. National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)

  3. Central Water Commission (CWC)

  4. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) is responsible for providing tsunami warnings and advisories to India and neighboring countries.

Which state in India has experienced the highest number of tsunamis in recent history?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has experienced the highest number of tsunamis in recent history, including the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

What is the term used to describe the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, which can cause tsunamis?

  1. Earthquake

  2. Volcanic eruption

  3. Landslide

  4. Meteor impact


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earthquakes are the primary cause of tsunamis, as they can generate powerful seismic waves that travel through the ocean and cause sudden displacement of water.

Which of the following is NOT a measure taken to reduce the impact of tsunamis?

  1. Building tsunami walls

  2. Developing evacuation plans

  3. Raising public awareness

  4. Planting trees along the coast


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Planting trees along the coast is not a common measure taken to reduce the impact of tsunamis, as trees do not provide significant protection against the force of tsunami waves.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to address coastal hazards and promote sustainable coastal management?

  1. National Coastal Zone Management Programme (NCZMP)

  2. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Programme

  3. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification

  4. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Guidelines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Coastal Zone Management Programme (NCZMP) is a comprehensive program launched by the Indian government to address coastal hazards, promote sustainable coastal management, and regulate activities in coastal areas.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Coastal Zone Management Programme (NCZMP)?

  1. Protecting and conserving coastal ecosystems

  2. Promoting sustainable coastal development

  3. Mitigating coastal hazards and risks

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Coastal Zone Management Programme (NCZMP) aims to protect and conserve coastal ecosystems, promote sustainable coastal development, and mitigate coastal hazards and risks.

What is the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification in India?

  1. A set of regulations to protect and manage coastal areas

  2. A program to promote tourism in coastal regions

  3. A policy to encourage industrial development along the coast

  4. A scheme to provide housing for coastal communities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification is a set of regulations issued by the Indian government to protect and manage coastal areas, including ecologically sensitive areas, mangroves, and beaches.

Which of the following is NOT a category of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) in India?

  1. CRZ-I

  2. CRZ-II

  3. CRZ-III

  4. CRZ-IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are only three categories of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) in India: CRZ-I, CRZ-II, and CRZ-III. CRZ-IV is not a valid category.

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