Sample Questions:
1. Which of the following is not part of geological disaster?
- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
- Tsunami
- Sea Surge
Correct Answer: 1
2. What is the rank of India in the world for natural disasters after China as per UNISDR?
- Third
- Second
- Seventh
- Eighth
Correct Answer: 2
3. What is the reason for volcanic eruption?
- Movement and splitting of the major and minor plates of the Earth
- Origin of magma because of lowering of melting point inside the Earth caused by reduction in the pressure due to the splitting of plates and their movements in opposite directions.
- Only A
- Both A & B
Correct Answer: 4
4. Which of the following types of volcanic eruptions associated with Lacroix?
- Hawaii Eruption
- Strombolian Eruption
- Vulcanian
- All of the above
Correct Answer: 4
5. The volcanic eruption in Iceland falls under which volcanic belt in the World?
- Belts of Convergent boundaries
- Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Hot Spots
- None of the above
Correct Answer: 2
6. A geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth is called ___________.
- Seismologist
- Geologist
- Geographer
- Archaeologist
Correct Answer: 1
7. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the strategy to combat earthquake disasters.
I. Establishing earthquake monitoring centres for regular monitoring and fast dissemination of information among the people in the vulnerable areas.
II. Modifying the house types and building designs in the vulnerable areas and discouraging contribution of high rise buildings, large industrial establishments and big urban centres in such areas.
Code:
- Only I
- Only II
- Both I & II
- Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: 3
8. What causes Tsunami?
- Sudden vertical movement of the Earth
- Convergence of destructive plates in the ocean floor
- Explosive volcanic eruptions in the seas/oceans.
- All of the above
Correct Answer: 4
9. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the characteristics of tsunami waves.
I. Tsunamis are high energy sea waves caused mainly by the deep focus earthquakes of high magnitude.
II. Preparing a vulnerability map of the country and dissemination of vulnerability risk information among the people.
Code:
- Only I
- Only II
- Both I & II
- Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: 3
10. Consider the following statement (s) is/are related to the remedial steps to reduce the risk of life and properties by landslides.
I. Mapping of landslide prone areas a7 construction of houses, felling of trees and grazing in landslide prone areas should be prohibited or restricted.
II. Afforestation in the vulnerable areas is an effective way of durable landslides control.
Code:
- Only I
- Only II
- Both I & II
- Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: 3