Manmath Quiz 1

When was the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan established?

• 1990

• 1996

• 2001

• 2010

What is a natural disaster?

• A human-made catastrophe

• A planned event affecting many

  people

• A natural event causing catastrophic damage

• A controlled natural occurrence

Which of the following is NOT classified as a natural disaster?

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Cyber-attacks

• Hurricanes

Emergency situations are classified based on:

• Population density

• Sources and territorial impact

• Government regulations

• Time of occurrence

What type of emergency involves transport accidents?

• Natural emergency

• Technogenic (man-made)

  emergency

• Ecological emergency

• Biological emergency

A railway transport accident can result in:

• Poisoning from toxic substances

• Internet failure

• Political instability

• No significant damage

What is a major cause of hydrometeorological hazards?

• Industrial pollution

• Floods and hurricanes

• Cyber threats

• Military conflicts

Which of the following is an example of an ecological emergency?

• Avalanche

• Industrial soil pollution

• Tsunami

• Power failure

What is considered a local emergency?

• Involves more than 1,000

  casualties

• Affects no more than 10 injured

  persons

• Impacts an entire country

• Requires international aid

What is a potential consequence of underground mining?

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Tornado

• Epidemic