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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. Climate change and global warming may lead to
      1. rise of sea level
      2. illegal mining
      3. fire
   2. Floods are caused due to
      1. the movement of tectonic plates
      2. volcanic eruptions
      3. heavy rainfall and cyclones
   3. To mitigate an earthquake diaster, one must
      1. build houses on pedestals
      2. build houses on higher ground
      3. use lightweight building materials like wood
   4. Which of these is a man-made disaster?
      1. Flood
      2. Terrorism
      3. Earthquake
   5. Structural mitigation measures include
      1. mock drill
      2. awareness building
      3. embankments for flood proofing a village
2. 2.

   Name the following:

   1. The type of disaster caused due to high speed winds
   2. The type of disaster caused due to the movement of tectonic plates
   3. A government policy measure that resulted in the establishment of NDMA
   4. Immediate measures of prevention taken after a disaster takes place
   5. Measures include mapping disaster-prone areas, mock drill by disaster management teams
3. 3.

   Distinguish between Disaster and Hazard.

4. 4.

   Distinguish between Natural and Man-made disasters.

5. 5.

   Distinguish between Response and Preparedness.

6. 6.

   What is a disaster?