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Disaster Management — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

What Disaster Management covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Meaning and Nature of Disaster.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Disaster Management

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1. Meaning and Nature of Disaster

  • Disasters are sudden dangerous events that cause huge loss of life and property.
  • Floods, wet and dry famine, cyclones, earthquakes, and volcanoes are some main natural disasters.
  • Environment damage from the use of natural resources for development leads to man-made disasters.
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2. Classification of Disasters

  • Disasters can be classified in different ways.
  • Catastrophic disasters cause huge chaos, but life returns to normal within a short time.
  • Examples of catastrophic disasters include cyclones in Odisha, earthquakes of Gujarat and Latur, and cyclones in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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3. Effects and Scope of Disaster

  • Floods can cause collapsing of bridges, flooding of coastal villages, and shortage of food.
  • Earthquakes can cause collapsing of houses and cracks in land.
  • Forest fire and drought adversely affect the environment.
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4. Disaster Management: Meaning, Objectives, and Types

  • Disaster management means prevention of disasters, preparation to face them, and reducing losses.
  • Disaster management is divided into two parts: pre-disaster management and post-disaster management.
  • Five objectives of disaster management are given in the chapter.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Disaster Management

DisasterTypes of disasterEffects of disasterNature and scope of disasterDisaster managementDistrict Disaster Management AuthorityDistrict-wise Disaster Control UnitNational Disaster Response Force

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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.
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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