Choose the correct alternative and write its alphabet against the subquestion number:
Which of the following is man-made disaster? (March’19, July ’19)
(A) Earthquake (B) Flood (C) Meteor (D) Leakage of toxic gases
Ans. (D) Leakage of toxic gases
Give reasons :
Mock drill is useful. OR What is a mock drill? Give an example. (2 marks) (Sept. ’21) (Textual)
Ans. (i) Mock drill is a practice to check preparedness of facing the disaster as early as possible. (ii) It helps in evaluating the response to the disaster. (iii) Virtual or apparent situations of disaster are created to check the reaction time for any types of disaster.(iv) Trained personnel observe their responsibilities to check execution of plan designed for the disaster rehearsal. (v) Mock drill helps to check the competency of planned actions and identifying the possible errors and risks. (vi) Mock drill includes demonstrations like extinguishing the fire, rescuing the people trapped at higher floors of the building, rescuing the persons whose clothing have caught fire etc. (vii) Hence mock drills is useful.
Answer the following questions in detail:
Which are the objectives of disaster management? OR State any four objectives of disaster management. (March ’19) (Textual)
Ans. Objectives of disaster managements are as follows:
(1) Disposal of human life suffered by human being during the calamity and release of the people. (2) Supply of essential commodities to the people reduce the effect of disaster. (3) To restore human life in the region by creating reconciliation in disaster. (4) Rehabilitate disaster victims. (5) Considering protective measures in disaster, such disaster will not repeat in future and to take care to reduce their intensity.
Why is it essential to get the training of first aid? (July ’19) (Textual)
Ans. (1) When there is a disaster, we need to immediately help the victim. (2) Till the medical help arrives, one should be in position to treat the injured and save his or her life. In such cases, knowing first aid is essential. (3) Such kind of a need may arise in case of our parents, our siblings at home or with friends in school. Those who are injured should be treated at once. (4) If we know about techniques of first aid, we can save such person before the medical help arrives. Therefore, it is essential to get the training of the first aid.
The building in which you are residing has caught fire on the ground floor. What necessary rescue steps will you take? (July ’19)
Ans. (1) We shall call out for help. (2) We shall immediately call fire brigade. (3) We shall try to extinguish fire with the help of other people. (4) We will give first aid to people who are injured, till the medical help arrives. (5) We will cover our nose and mouth with moist cloth to prevent suffocation.
Answer the following.
What is meant by disaster management? (Nov.’20)
Ans. Disaster management is either prevention of disasters or making arrangements to face it or at least achieve the abilities to face it.
Classify the following activities into predisaster management. (Nov.’20)
(a) Identifying the pro-disaster areas.
(b) Quick establishment of help centre.
(c) Participation of preferably local peoples saved from the disaster in arranging the help to victims.
(d) Getting special training for disaster management.
Ans. (a) Pre-disaster management.
(b) Post-disaster management.
(c) Post-disaster management.
(d) Pre-disaster management.
Write any two examples of man-made disaster. (1 mark) (Sept. ’21)
Ans. War, Bomb explosion.
Complete the diagram : (Nov. ’20)
Ans.
Following are the pictures of some disasters. How will be your pre- and post-disaster management in case you face any of those disasters? (Sept. ’21) (Textual)
Ans.(a) (Sept. ’21)
(i) The disaster is a leakage of cooking cylinder gas. (ii) This may cause suffocation, difficulty in breathing and can lead to fire. (iii) Open the door and windows, switch off electric supply and close the cylinder knob.
Ans.(b) (Sept. ’21)
(i) Here the disaster is fighting between children. (ii) There may be abusive language used and can lead to noise pollution. Also, it can lead to serious injuries. (iii) We will stop them immediately and separate them. (d) Understand the root cause of quarrel and guide them accordingly. (iv) We will try to explain to them the importance of friendship. (v) If anybody is hurt first aid should be provided.
Ans.(c) (Sept. ’21)
(i) The disaster here is heavy rains and flooding. (ii) To prevent water logging we should keep manholes open for drainage. (iii) Rescuing people from the water logged areas by using ropes, boats etc.(iv) Temporary shelter should be given to effected people. Essential commodities should be provided. (v) Electric supply should be restored at the earliest.
By observing given picture, write any two effects of this disaster : (March ’20)
Ans. The above disaster is railway accident. Effects of disaster :
(1) There is loss of lives and infrastructure of railways. (2) The traffic is disturbed for some days, causing inconvenience to commuters and goods transport.