India: ® Description by Eric Dunstan.

The video discusses the aftermath of the 1935 earthquake in Quetta, highlighting the destruction and subsequent rebuilding efforts. It describes the clearing of debris using cranes and mules, the establishment of temporary shelters and bazaars, and the construction of earthquake-proof houses. Despite progress, much work remains to restore the city fully.

What methods were used to clear debris in Quetta after the earthquake?

• Cranes and bulldozers

• Cranes, mules, and a miniature railway

• Only manual labor

• Trucks and bulldozers

Why did people prefer to sleep outside in tents after the earthquake?

• The weather was pleasant

• The buildings were too rickety

• It was a cultural tradition

• There was a shortage of indoor space

What type of houses were being constructed as a response to the earthquake?

• Wooden houses

• Steel houses

• Earthquake-proof houses made of reinforced concrete

• Brick houses

What new economic activity emerged in Quetta after the earthquake?

• Temporary bazaars were set up

• New factories were built

• Tourism increased significantly

• A new port was constructed

What was the state of Quetta's recovery by the end of the video?

• There was still a lot of work to be done

• The city was abandoned

• The city had become a tourist attraction

• The city was fully rebuilt