General Science Important Questions Chapter 4 Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Imp Questions For All Chapters – General Science Class 6

Disaster Management

Short Questions

1. What is a disaster?
Answer : A sudden event that causes damage.

2. Name two types of disasters.
Answer : Natural and Man-made.

3. Give one example of a natural disaster.
Answer : Earthquake.

4. Give one example of a man-made disaster.
Answer : Fire.

5. What causes an earthquake?
Answer : Movement inside the Earth.

6. What is the emergency number for the police?
Answer : 100.

7. What should you do during a fire?
Answer : Call 101 and use a fire extinguisher.

8. What should you do if a flood occurs?
Answer : Move to higher ground.

9. How do landslides occur?
Answer : Due to heavy rains or earthquakes.

10. What should be done after a snakebite?
Answer : Wash the wound and go to the hospital.

11. What do we use to stop small fires?
Answer : Fire extinguisher or water.

12. What causes sunstroke?
Answer : Staying too long in the sun.

13. Which disaster happens due to strong winds?
Answer : Storm.

14. What should be done during an earthquake?
Answer : Take cover under a table.

15. Who helps in snake rescue?
Answer : Sarpa-mitra.

Long Questions

1. What is disaster management?
Answer : Disaster management means planning and taking action to prevent, control, and reduce the effects of disasters. It includes helping people before, during, and after a disaster.

2. What are the effects of an earthquake?
Answer : Earthquakes can destroy buildings, roads, and bridges. They can also change the flow of rivers and cause a huge loss of life and property.

3. What should we do to stay safe during a flood?
Answer : Move to a higher place and avoid stepping into floodwaters. Store clean drinking water and listen to weather updates on TV or radio.

4. How can we stop the spread of a forest fire?
Answer : Do not burn dry leaves or throw burning objects in the forest. Firefighters use water and chemicals to control the fire. People should avoid lighting fires in forest areas.

5. What should we keep in a first aid kit?
Answer : A first aid kit should have bandages, antiseptic liquid, cotton, pain relief ointment, a thermometer, and basic medicines for fever, pain, and cuts.