Deck 15: Geography, Disaster Management, and Nutrition

Question 1

The total cyclone prone area in India is

A). 15%
B)10%
C)8%
D)20%

Answer 1

8%

Question 2

The terrorist attack in Mumbai took place on

A)2005
B)2006
C)2007
D)2008

Answer 2

2008

Question 3

In disaster management, mitigation measures involves

A)Governmental action and administration
B)Community action and administration
C)Military action and administration
D)None of the above

Answer 3

Community action and administration

Question 4

The State Disaster Management Authority is headed by

A)Governor
B)Chief minister
C)Chief Secretary of the State
D)None of the above

Question 5

The cycle of disaster consists of the following components

A)Mitigation, Preparedness,Response, Recovery
B)Preparedness, vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, recovery
C)Mitigation, Risk assessment, Response and Recovery
D)None of the above

Question 6

What is drought?

A)No rainfall for a long continuous period
B)Heavy rainfall for a long continuous period
C)Moderate rainfall for a long continuous period
D)None of the above

Question 7

One of the main reasons for farmers commit suicide in India is

A)Crop failure
B)Earthquake
C)Tsunami
D)All of the above

Question 8

The highest peak of Tripura is

A)Bethling sib
B)Jarimura
C)Feng pui
D)Sakhan

Question 9

DENV virus is related to which of the following diseases

A)Leptospirosis
B)Yellow fever
C)Japanese encephalitis
D)Dengue

Question 10

Which of the following volcanoes is known for its most destructive volcanic eruption in recorded history

A)Mount Kilimanjaro
B)Mauna Loa
C)Krakatoa
D)Mount St Helens

Question 11

United Nations disaster management team are responsible for solving problems
Resulting from disaster in

A)Asia
B)Africa
C)Australia
D)All continents

Question 12

Tsunami's can occur only during

A)Evening
B)Afternoon
C)Any time of the day or night
D)Morning

Question 13

According to Ayurved healthy person should have the functions of

A)Sama Doshas and Sama Dhatus
B)Sama Agni and Sama Mala
C)Prassana Atma, Indriya and Manas
D)All of them

Question 14

Which one among the following elements/ions is essential in small quantities for development of healthy teeth but causes mottling of the teeth if consumed in higher quantities?

A)Iron
B)Chloride
C)Fluoride
D)Potassium

Question 15

Among the given nutrients milk is a poor source of

A)Calcium
B)Protein
C)Carbohydrate
D)Vitamin C

Question 16

Which one of the following is essential for preventing dental caries?

A)Flourine
B)Iodine
C)Iron
D)Zinc

Question 17

The vitamin necessary for coagulation of blood is

A)Vitamin B
B)Vitamin C
C)Vitamin K
D)Vitamin E

Question 18

Which one among the following minerals is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses in the nerve fibres of human body?

A)Calcium
B)Cobalt
C)Iodine
D)Sodium

Question 19

Which one of the following mineral elements is required for muscle contraction?

A)Calcium
B)Iron
C)Sodium
D)Zinc

Question 20

Besides carbohydrates, a major source of energy in our food is constituted by

A)Proteins
B)Fats
C)Minerals
D)Vitamins

Question 21

Pulses are a good source of -

A)Carbohydrates
B)Proteins
C)Fats
D)Vitamins

Question 22

A person suffering from high blood pressure should avoid foods which are rich in

A)Sodium
B)Iodine
C)Calcium
D)Iron

Question 23

Which of the following is not an artificial sweetener?

A)saccharin
B)aspartame
C)sucrose
D)Neotame

Question 24

Which of the following is considered a complete protein food?

A)Almond
B)Horse gram
C)Soya bean
D)Cashew nut