MCQ Chapter 9 General Science Class 8 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – General Science Class 8Disaster Management 1. What is a disaster according to the document?A sudden event causing minor inconvenienceSudden vibrations on the earthA natural or man-made event causing significant disruptionA planned event with no consequencesQuestion 1 of 202. What is an earthquake defined as in the document?A slow movement of tectonic platesSudden vibrations and shaking of the earth’s surfaceA fire caused by seismic wavesA landslide triggered by heavy rainQuestion 2 of 203. What causes seismic waves during an earthquake?Heavy rainfallMovements of the earth’s surfaceShocks and waves formed in the earth’s interiorConstruction of tall buildingsQuestion 3 of 204. Where does the major loss occur during an earthquake?Far from the epicenterNear the central point above the epicenterBelow the focal pointAt the edges of tectonic platesQuestion 4 of 205. How many earthquakes occur annually according to the National Earthquakes Information Center?1,000 to 2,0005,000 to 7,00012,400 to 14,00020,000 to 25,000Question 5 of 206. What instrument is used to record earthquakes?Richter ScaleSeismograph or SeismometerGeiger CounterTilt MeterQuestion 6 of 207. What unit is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?Focal ScaleRichter ScaleSeismic MeterEpicenter UnitQuestion 7 of 208. What should you do if you are at home during an earthquake?Run outside immediatelySit under a bed or furniture and cover yourselfUse a lift to escapeStand near a windowQuestion 8 of 209. If you are in a vehicle during an earthquake, what should you do?Drive quickly awayPark at a safe place and sit insideStand near a tall buildingExit the vehicle and runQuestion 9 of 2010. Why should you avoid using a lift during an earthquake?It may collapse due to fireIt is slower than stairsIt could malfunction or trap youIt attracts seismic wavesQuestion 10 of 2011. What should you use instead of candles after an earthquake to avoid fire?MatchboxLanternTorch or batteryGas lampQuestion 11 of 2012. What are earthquake-resistant buildings designed to withstand?Fire and floodsEarth movements up to a certain limitHeavy rainfallLandslides onlyQuestion 12 of 2013. Which standard is used for earthquake-resistant construction in India?IS 456IS 1893IS 13920Both B and CQuestion 13 of 2014. Which modern equipment is used to get prior intimation about earthquakes?SeismometerCreep meterRichter ScaleFire extinguisherQuestion 14 of 2015. Is fire classified solely as a natural calamity in the document?YesNoOnly if caused by earthquakesOnly if man-madeQuestion 15 of 2016. Which type of fire is caused by solid substances like wood and paper?Class A FireClass B FireClass C FireClass D FireQuestion 16 of 2017. How can a Class B fire caused by liquids be extinguished?With waterWith fire extinguishersBy cooling with sandBy cutting off electricityQuestion 17 of 2018. What causes a Class C fire?Electrical componentsGaseous substances like LPGCombustible metalsSolid materialsQuestion 18 of 2019. Which fire type involves combustible metals like potassium?Class AClass BClass DClass EQuestion 19 of 2020. How is a Class E fire extinguished?With waterBy cutting off power and using non-conductive extinguishersWith sand onlyBy spraying foamQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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