Al menos 19 muertos tras colapsar edificio en India

Al menos 19 muertos tras colapsar edificio en India

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Journalism, Social Studies, Architecture

9th - 10th Grade

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A building collapse in Mumbai, India, resulted in 19 deaths and 30 injuries. The incident occurred after days of heavy rain, and rescue teams are searching for more victims. The building was located in a busy area and had a school on the ground floor, which was empty at the time. Many old buildings in Mumbai are at risk due to weakened foundations from heavy rains. Authorities advised evacuating a nearby building due to cracks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the building collapse in western India?

Construction work

An earthquake

Heavy rains

A gas explosion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were initially rescued from the debris?

50

12

30

19

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the collapsed building located?

Western Mumbai

Southern Mumbai

Eastern Mumbai

Northern Mumbai

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precaution did authorities recommend for a nearby building?

Conduct a safety inspection

Reinforce the structure

Install flood barriers

Evacuate the building

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factor contributed to the risk of building collapses in Mumbai?

Poor construction materials

Frequent earthquakes

Old age of buildings

High population density