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Disaster Management — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Geography
What Disaster Management covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Introduction to Natural Hazards.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Geography · 2026-27
Topics in Disaster Management
1
Introduction to Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Natural hazards are phenomena that cause damage to human life and economy
- In earlier times, natural hazards were believed to result from human interference in natural processes
- Some hazards occur abruptly (earthquakes, volcanoes) while others develop gradually (droughts)
2
Classification of Hazards
- Hazards are classified into 6 main categories based on their origin and nature
- Geophysical hazards: Earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption
- Meteorological hazards: Cyclone, storms
3
Earthquake
- India is divided into 5 seismic zones (I to V) based on earthquake probability and intensity
- Zone V: Highest risk - Himalayas, North Eastern States, Kachchh region of Gujarat
- Zone IV: High risk - Delhi, Mumbai and surrounding areas, parts of peninsular plateau
4
Major Indian Earthquakes (Last Decade Data)
- 20th October 1991: Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) - 6.6 Richter scale
- 30th September 1993: Latur (Maharashtra) - 6.3 Richter scale
- 22nd May 1997: Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) - 6.3 Richter scale
Key Concepts
Natural hazards are natural phenomena likeHazards are classified into six categoriesIndia is divided into five seismicCyclones are meteorological hazards that originateFloods occur when river flow increases
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Key topics in Disaster Management include Introduction to Natural Hazards and Disasters, Classification of Hazards, Earthquake, Major Indian Earthquakes (Last Decade Data). Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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