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Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

38 flashcards for Disaster Management (Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is a disaster?"

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Disaster definitionDefinition keywordsNatural disastersNature of disasterMan-made disastersEnvironmental damageDisaster phasesCitizen focus
Card 1Disaster definition

What is a disaster?

Answer

A disaster is a sudden event that leads to huge loss of life and property. It causes major disturbance in normal life and affects the economy, society, culture, administration, and daily activities.

Card 2Definition keywords

Why are the words sudden and huge important in the definition of disaster?

Answer

They show two key points: a disaster happens suddenly, and it causes very large loss. This means the event is not ordinary and its effect is severe.

Card 3Natural disasters

What are some main natural disasters?

Answer

Floods, wet and dry famine, cyclones, earthquakes, and volcanoes are some main natural disasters.

Card 4Nature of disaster

Why can natural disasters not be avoided completely?

Answer

Natural disasters occur suddenly and cannot be predicted fully. Their losses can be minimized, but complete avoidance is not possible.

Card 5Man-made disasters

How can man-made disasters be prevented?

Answer

Man-made disasters can be avoided by careful planning, responsible use of natural resources, safe actions, and following safety rules.

Card 6Environmental damage

Why does use of natural resources for development sometimes lead to disaster?

Answer

When natural resources are used carelessly for development, the environment gets damaged. This can create sudden man-made disasters and long-term harm.

Card 7Disaster phases

What are the six phases of disaster scope?

Answer

The six phases are pre-disaster, warning, emergency, rehabilitation, recovery, and reconstruction.

Card 8Citizen focus

Which three phases are most important for common citizens?

Answer

The three important phases for common citizens are emergency phase, transitional phase, and reconstruction phase.

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What are the important topics in Disaster Management for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Disaster Management include Meaning and Nature of Disaster, Classification of Disasters, Effects and Scope of Disaster, Disaster Management: Meaning, Objectives, and Types. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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There are 38 flashcards for Disaster Management covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Disaster Management for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Disaster Management. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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