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Which of the following phenomena is not a natural hazard?

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Important Questions on People, Development and Environment

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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 201
Which of the following is an effective protection against cyclones and tsunamis?
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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 202
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(a) Flood (1) Lack of rainfall of sufficient duration.
(b) Drought (2) Tremors are produced by the passage of vibratory waves through the rocks of the earth.
(c) Earthquake (3) A vent through which molted substances come out.
(d) Volcano (4) Excess rain and uneven distribution of water.

Codes: a  b  c  d

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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 203

Which of the following is the wrong statement?

I. Floods can be caused by natural, ecological, or anthropogenic factors.

II Anthropogenic activities such as deforestation and shifting cultivation can also contribute to floods.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 204
The National Disaster Management Authority functions under the Union Ministry of:
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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 205
'Lahar' is a natural disaster involving:
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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 206

The effects of cyclones can be mitigated through effective and efficient mitigation policies and strategies, They are

I. installation of early warning systems.

II. developing communication infrastructure.

III. developing shelter belts.

IV. developing community cyclone shelters.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 207
The cyclone 'Hudhud' hit the coast of which State?
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UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper I>Chapter 9 - People, Development and Environment>Chapter Practice>Q 208
Which of the following types of natural hazards have the highest potential to cause damage to humans?