GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 154

GEOGRAPHY MCQS SET 154

1531) Which of the following group is most frequently encountered as disasters?
A) Hydro-meteorological disasters
B) Geological disasters
C) Biological disasters
D) Accident related disasters

Answer: Hydro-meteorological disasters
   
1532) India is prone to disasters due to number of factors. Which of the following seasons are responsible for disasters?
1. Topographic feature
2. Population growth
3. Industrialisation
4. Urbanisation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) Only 1
B) 1, 2 and 3
C) 2 and 3
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1533) As vulnerability to disasters are concerned, distinct regions of the country are
1. Himalayan region
2. alluvial plains
3. hilly pans of peninsula
4. coastal zone
5. desert
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 5
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1. 2, 3 and 5
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1534) Drought is defined as a protracted period of deficient precipitation resulting in extensive damage to crops, resulting in loss of yields. following are impacts of drought
1. Salinisation of soil
2. Groundwater decline
3. Increased pollution of freshwater ecosystem
4. Regional extinction of animal species
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) Only 2
B) 1 and 3
C) 2 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1535) Principal reasons for flood in India are
1. ecological system
2. monsoon
3. silting
4. steep and highly erodible mountain
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) Only 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 2
D) All of these

Answer: All of these

1536) With respect to earthquake, consider the following statement
1. Northern India is prone to frequent earthquake as, it is located on junction of two plate.
2. Seismic zoning map is brought out by BIS.
3. India has been divided into four seismic zones according to maximum intensity of earthquake.
4. Zone V which includes North Eastern India, Northern portion of Bihar, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Andaman and Nicobar is most active.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A) 1 and 4
B) 2 and 4
C) Only 1
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1537) With respect to Tsunami, consider the following statement.
1. Japanese word 'tsu' means harbor and 'nami' means 'wave'.
2. Generated due to abrupt deformation of sea floor resulting vertical displacement of overlying water.
3. Tsunami waves have small amplitude but very long wavelength.
4. It may be caused by non-seismic event also.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 4
C) Only 3
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1538) With respect to present structure for disaster management in India, answer the following
1. Two structure co-exist at present
2. Nodal ministry of disaster is ministry of environment, forest and climate change.
3. Structure is hierarchical and functions at four level-centre, state, district, local.
4. It is a multi stakeholder setup i.e. structure draws involvement of various relevant ministries, government departments and administrative bodies.
A) 1, 3 and 4
B) Only 4
C) 2 and 4
D) All of these

Answer: 1, 3 and 4
   
1539) National Disaster Management Act, 2005 the 1st act made Specifically for disaster management consider following statements regarding to it.
1. Act ensures measures by various wings of government.
2. Prime Minister acts as chairman of, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
3. It establishes National Institute of Disasters Management (NlDM) for capacity building
4. It mandates the concerned ministries and department to draw up their own plans in accordance of National plan.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
A) 1 and 3
B) Only 2
C) Only 1
D) All of these

Answer: All of these
   
1540) Arrange the authorities under Disaster Management Act 2005, according to their functions.
List I List II
A. Formulation of policy and guidelines for all disaster management work in country. 1. NDMA
B. Laying down guidelines for departments of state. 2. SEC
C. Directives for civil administration and local authorities. 3. SDMA
D. Execution of tasks envisaged by authorities 4. DDMA
A) 1 2 4 3
B) 1 3 4 2
C) 1 3 2 4
D) 1 4 3 2

Answer: 1 3 4 2