Chapter 17: Disaster and Its Management – Important MCQs
1. An earthquake is measured using:
A. Thermometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Seismograph
D. Barometer
✔️ Answer: C. Seismograph
2. Which of the following is a natural disaster?
A. Fire
B. Road accident
C. Flood
D. Building collapse
✔️ Answer: C. Flood
3. Which of the following disasters is caused by excessive rainfall?
A. Earthquake
B. Tsunami
C. Flood
D. Drought
✔️ Answer: C. Flood
4. A disaster preparedness plan should include:
A. Panic and running away
B. Ignoring warnings
C. Evacuation routes and first aid
D. None of the above
✔️ Answer: C. Evacuation routes and first aid
5. Which is the first step in disaster management?
A. Rescue
B. Planning
C. Evacuation
D. Control
✔️ Answer: B. Planning
