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Class 5 EVS Chapter 14 Question Answers - Chapter 14 - When the Earth Shook

Q1: When did the earthquake in Bhuj district of Gujarat occur?
Ans: The earthquake occurred on 26 January 2001.

Q2: What happened to all the houses in the village?
Ans: All the houses in the village fell to the ground within minutes.

Q3: What were the two main concerns of the people after the earthquake?
Ans: The two main concerns were rescuing people trapped in the debris and treating the injured.

Q4: How did the sarpanch help the villagers?
Ans: The sarpanch gave rice and wheat to everyone from his godown and provided a place for cooking and feeding everyone.

Q5: Who visited the village after the earthquake and what did they bring?
Ans: People from different cities visited the village and brought food, clothes, and medicine for the people.

Q6: What did the scientists do?
Ans: The scientists tried to identify areas prone to earthquakes and suggested ways to build earthquake-proof homes.

Q7: How did the villagers rebuild their houses?
Ans: The villagers used clay, cow dung, lime, and pieces of mirror to rebuild their houses.

Q8: What should children do during an earthquake?
Ans: Children should try to leave the house and go to open ground. If that's not possible, they should lie down under a strong object like a table and hold on tightly until the shaking stops.

Q9: Who helped in removing the injured and dead people from the debris?
Ans: Local people of the village and volunteers helped in removing the injured and dead people from the debris.

Q10: What did the engineers and architects show the people?
Ans: The engineers and architects showed the people special designs for houses that are shockproof. 

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