Disaster Management - Class 10 MCQ

Embankments, raised platforms and drainage channels are built to provide protection against floods.

An oil slick is detrimental to marine life.

Man's exploitation of natural resources has put an end to the activity of pearl diving on the coast of Jamnagar. The pearl shells have been destroyed by the irresponsible acts of humans.

Floods benefit mankind by making the soil more fertile.

These are the classifications of a volcano: Active – Erupting/in action Dormant – May or may not erupt again Dead – Will never erupt again

Coastal forests of mangroves are threatened by the rapid rate of industrialisation.

Extensive chemical pollution is the consequence of improper disposal of toxic materials into rivers and oceans.

Improper use of pesticides leads to a decrease in soil fertility.

Destructive cyclones occur only along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa lie along the Bay of Bengal, and hence, witness cyclones quite frequently.

An oil slick is detrimental to marine life as the surface of the ocean is covered by oil.