Geographical Research and Disaster Management in India

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Which of the following is a major cause of landslides in the Himalayas?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Heavy rainfall

  3. Earthquakes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, heavy rainfall, and earthquakes can all contribute to landslides in the Himalayas.

Which Indian state is most prone to cyclones?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is the most cyclone-prone state in India, with an average of 10 cyclones hitting the state every year.

Which of the following is not a type of natural disaster that can occur in India?

  1. Earthquake

  2. Flood

  3. Drought

  4. Volcanic eruption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Volcanic eruptions are not a common occurrence in India.

Which Indian state is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sikkim is the most earthquake-prone state in India, with a seismic zone of V.

Which of the following is a major cause of floods in India?

  1. Heavy rainfall

  2. Deforestation

  3. Siltation of rivers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heavy rainfall, deforestation, and siltation of rivers can all contribute to floods in India.

Which Indian state is most prone to droughts?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the most drought-prone state in India, with an average of 10 droughts occurring every year.

Which of the following is not a type of disaster management activity?

  1. Preparedness

  2. Response

  3. Recovery

  4. Mitigation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mitigation is not a type of disaster management activity, but rather a way to reduce the risk of disasters.

Which Indian state has the highest number of disaster-prone districts?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of disaster-prone districts in India, with 75 districts being prone to one or more types of disasters.

Which of the following is a major cause of desertification in India?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Overgrazing

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change can all contribute to desertification in India.

Which Indian state is most prone to forest fires?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Odisha

  4. Jharkhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madhya Pradesh is the most forest fire-prone state in India, with an average of 100 forest fires occurring every year.

Which of the following is not a type of disaster preparedness activity?

  1. Public awareness campaigns

  2. Stockpiling of relief supplies

  3. Training of disaster response personnel

  4. Construction of disaster-resistant infrastructure


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Construction of disaster-resistant infrastructure is not a type of disaster preparedness activity, but rather a way to reduce the risk of disasters.

Which Indian state has the highest number of disaster-related deaths?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. West Bengal

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of disaster-related deaths in India, with an average of 1000 deaths occurring every year.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution in India?

  1. Vehicular emissions

  2. Industrial emissions

  3. Burning of fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vehicular emissions, industrial emissions, and burning of fossil fuels can all contribute to air pollution in India.

Which Indian state has the highest number of air pollution-related deaths?

  1. Delhi

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest number of air pollution-related deaths in India, with an average of 1000 deaths occurring every year.

Which of the following is not a type of water pollution?

  1. Industrial wastewater

  2. Sewage

  3. Agricultural runoff

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters are not a type of water pollution.

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