Disasters — Practice Quiz

Indian Air Force

Step 1: Find where IAF is mentioned in the text. Step 2: The text states 'One of the IAF (Indian Air Force) helicopters'. Step 3: The full form is given in brackets immediately after the abbreviation. Step 4: This shows IAF helicopters were used for rescue operations. Step 5: Other options are incorrect expansions not mentioned in the text.

In the belly of the ocean

Step 1: Look for the origin of the 'hand' in the poem. Step 2: The third stanza states 'The hand was born in the belly of the ocean'. Step 3: This describes where tsunamis actually originate - in the ocean depths. Step 4: The phrase 'belly of the ocean' refers to the deep ocean floor. Step 5: Other locations are not mentioned as the origin point in the poem.

Amateur Radio

Step 1: Find the definition of Ham Radio in the text. Step 2: The text clearly states 'This is where Ham Radio (Amateur Radio) comes into picture'. Step 3: The term Amateur Radio is given in brackets as an alternative name. Step 4: Ham Radio operators are called Amateur Radio Operators throughout the text. Step 5: Other options are not mentioned as synonyms for Ham Radio.

Thirty camps

Step 1: Search for information about relief camps in the text. Step 2: The text states 'Thirty relief camps were opened in Kurnool'. Step 3: These camps provided food and shelter to at least 25,000 people. Step 4: This shows the organized government response to the disaster. Step 5: Other numbers are not mentioned in relation to relief camps.