List the regions in India most prone to earthquakes.

Important Questions on Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 3

Name the cities that were victims of Nuclear bombing during the Second World War.

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 4

Mention two ways in which students can help in the conservation of water.

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 5

In which period of the year do most floods occur in India?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 1

How is an epicentre different from a hypocentre?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 2

In what respects are cyclones different from tsunamis?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 3

How does the situation of a place determine its proneness to earthquakes?

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 4

Mention two essential requirements of a structure that would be earthquake resistant.

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Social Sciences for Class 8>Chapter 29 - Disaster Vulnerabilities and Protection Against Disasters>EXERCISES>Q 5

Name four Indian States that are most prone to cyclones.