1. What is the primary cause of earthquake?
(a). Atmospheric pressure
(b). Magnetic force
(c). Releasing stored stress in the Earth’s crust
(d). Human activities
2. Where do earthquakes usually occur?
(a). Ocean
(b). Desert
(c). Tectonic plate boundaries
(d). Mountain ranges
3. Which geological force can rupture along fault lines and cause an earthquake?
(a). Volcanic activity
(b). Plate tectonics
(c). Exogenous force
(d). Human activities
4. What are earthquakes caused by explosive events like chemical or nuclear explosions called?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Collapse of earthquakes
(d). Explosive earthquake
5. Which effect is not mentioned as a possible result of an earthquake?
(a). Shaking of the ground
(b). Breaking of ground
(c). Desertification
(d). Landslides and landslides
6. Which type of earthquake is associated with collapse of underground mine structures?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Earthquake collapse
(d). Explosive earthquake
7. What is the main aspect of earthquake prediction?
(a). Human intuition
(b). Changes in animal behavior
(c). Astronomical observations
(d). Crop yield
8. What is not mentioned as a step in effective disaster management for earthquake?
(a). Prevention
(b). Mitigation
(c). Harvesting
(d). Recovery
9. Which country faces significant earthquake hazards due to its diverse geological landscape?
(a). Brazil
(b). Russia
(c). India
(d). Australia
10. Which agency monitors disaster preparedness and enforces earthquake resistant construction guidelines in India?
(a). Geological Survey of India
(b). National Disaster Management Commission
(c). Indian Space Research Organization
(d). Ministry of Environment and Forests
11. What is the main reason for the release of seismic waves during an earthquake?
(a). Water flow
(b). Wind speed
(c). Releasing stored stress in the Earth’s crust
(d). Solar radiation
12. Which type of earthquake is caused by magma movement and volcanic processes?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Earthquake collapse
(d). Explosive earthquake
13. What external factor could change the stress distribution and potentially induce earthquakes?
(a). Rain
(b). Weathering and erosion
(c). Atmospheric pressure
(d). Ocean currents
14. What type of earthquake occurs due to filling of large reservoirs, change in stress distribution?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Earthquake collapse
(d). Reservoir-induced earthquakes
15. What is the breaking of the earth’s surface along fault lines during an earthquake called?
(a). Shaking of the ground
(b). Breaking of ground
(c). Landslide
(d). Soil liquefaction
16.What is not mentioned as an indicator for earthquake prediction?
(a). Change in animal behavior
(b). Gas emissions
(c). Temperature fluctuations
(d). Crop rotation
17. Which phase of disaster management aims to reduce the impact of earthquake on life and infrastructure?
(a). Preparation
(b). Mitigation
(c). Reaction
(d). Recovery
18. In earthquake-prone areas, what is the purpose of reducing the vulnerability of structures to seismic forces?
(a). Seismic zoning
(b). Agricultural practices
(c). Traffic management
(d). Monitoring air quality
19. Which type of earthquake is associated with the sliding of rocks along a fault plane due to tectonic forces?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Earthquake collapse
(d). Explosive earthquake
20. What is the primary focus of disaster management during the “preparedness” phase?
(a). Immediate response to earthquake
(b). Reducing the impact of earthquakes
(c). Planning and organizing resources before an earthquake occurs
(d). Reconstruction of infrastructure after an earthquake.
21. What is the primary cause of significant earthquake hazards facing India?
(a). Flat topography
(b). Diverse geological landscape
(c). Low population density
(d). Limited tectonic activity
22. Which of the following is an exogenous force that can potentially cause an earthquake?
(a). Volcanic activity
(b). Plate tectonics
(c). Weathering and erosion
(d). Magma movement
23. Which seismic event can be caused by explosive events such as chemical or nuclear explosions?
(a). Tectonic earthquake
(b). Volcanic earthquake
(c). Explosive earthquake
(d). Reservoir-induced earthquakes
24. How do earthquakes affect soil, causing potential damage?
(a). Soil enrichment
(b). Soil liquefaction
(c). Soil compaction
(d). Soil erosion
25. Which agency in India is responsible for implementing guidelines on earthquake resistant construction?
(a). Geological Survey of India
(b). National Disaster Management Commission
(c). Indian Space Research Organization
(d). Ministry of Earth Sciences