If false, correct them. (1) In 1993, many people died due to the earthquake at Malin in Pune district.

Question

State whether the following statements are True or False. If false, correct them.

(1) In 1993, many people died due to the earthquake at Malin in Pune district.

(2) Even today, people of Mumbai shudder at the memory of July 2007.

(3) Increased risk due to high density of population in a limited area can cause disaster.

(4) Earthquakes cause huge loss of life and property.

(5) Forest fire is a controlled fire in a forest, pasture or grassland.

(6) Storms cause no disruption of electric supply.

(7) Community participation is closely related to disaster management.

(8) National Disaster Management Authority was established in 2008.

(9) During a disaster, keep watching movies on TV.

(10) In case of a disaster, use the website www. imd.gov.in

Answer 1

(1) False : In 1993 many people died due to the earthquake at Killari in Latur district.

(2) False : Even today people of Mumbai shudder at the memory of July 2005.

(3) True

(4) True

(5) False : Forest fire is an uncontrolled fire in a forest, pasture or grassland.

(6) False : Storms cause disruption of electric supply.

(7) True

(8) False : National Disaster Management Authority was established in 2005.

(9) False : During a disaster keep watching news bulletin on TV.

(10) True