India - Natural Disasters
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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What are natural disasters and why are they considered beyond human control?
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Natural disasters are naturally-occurring destructive incidents that result in loss of human life and property. They are beyond human control because they occur due to natural forces and processes in …
Define cyclones and explain why the Bay of Bengal is particularly prone to cyclone formation.
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Cyclones are dangerous and destructive winds that form due to intense atmospheric pressure differences. The Bay of Bengal is particularly prone to cyclones because: 1) It is surrounded by land on thre…
What are the two main cyclone seasons in India and provide recent examples of Arabian Sea cyclones?
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The two main cyclone seasons in India are: 1) October-November (more frequent), 2) May-June. Recent Arabian Sea cyclones include: Gonu (2007), Nilofer (2014), Nisarga (2020), and Tauktae (2021). These…
List and explain the major effects of cyclones on affected regions.
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Major effects of cyclones include: 1) Large-scale deaths and destruction of property, 2) Ocean tides inundate inland water bodies, making them salty and unsuitable for use, 3) Complete destruction of …
What preventive measures should be taken before and during cyclones?
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Preventive measures for cyclones include: 1) Evacuation of people from low-lying coastal areas, 2) Keeping generators, boats, helicopters, and transport facilities ready, 3) Re-routing trains and buse…
Define floods and explain the primary causes of flooding in India.
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Floods occur when rivers overflow due to heavy rainfall and excessive melting of ice, causing water to occupy low-lying areas. Primary causes in India include: 1) Uncertain monsoon rainfall causing su…
Identify the major flood-prone river systems and regions in India.
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Major flood-prone regions: 1) Ganges and tributaries (Yamuna, Gandak, Kosi, Ghagra) - affect Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, 2) Damodar and Suvarnarekha - affect Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, 3) Brahmaputra …
What are the main flood control measures that can be implemented?
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Main flood control measures: 1) Construction of bunds (embankments) on both sides of rivers, 2) Building dams across rivers to collect water in reservoirs and divert flow, 3) Establishing flood warnin…
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