India: ® Description by Eric Dunstan.

India: ® Description by Eric Dunstan.

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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