Natural Disasters in India

What causes earthquakes in India?

• Tectonic plate movements

• Heavy rainfall

• Underwater earthquakes

• Insufficient rainfall

Which regions in India are prone to floods?

• Himalayan states

• Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

• Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

• Rajasthan and Gujarat

What are the impacts of tsunamis?

• Massive flooding

• Water shortages

• Crop damage

• Economic hardship

What causes droughts in India?

• Insufficient rainfall

• Heavy rainfall

• Tectonic plate movements

• Underwater earthquakes

Which regions are prone to landslides?

• Himalayan states and Western Ghats

• Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

• Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

• Rajasthan and Gujarat

During a tsunami warning, people should move to ___________ ground.

What are the primary causes of flooding in urban areas of India?

• Heavy rainfall

• Deforestation

• All of the above

• Poor drainage systems

Which Indian state is most affected by cyclones?

• Odisha

• West Bengal

• Kerala

• Gujarat

What measures can be taken to mitigate the impact of floods?

• Planting trees

• All of the above

• Building dams

• Improving drainage systems

Which natural disaster is most likely to occur in coastal areas of India?

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Landslides