Gk Questions on Natural Disaster
Q) What are some natural disasters in India?
Droughts, flash floods, monsoonal rains, severe cyclones, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, landslides, avalanche, snowstorms, and earthquakes.
Q) Why is Indian agriculture heavily dependent on the monsoon?
Indian agriculture is heavily dependent on the monsoon as a source of water.
Q) What is the most likely cause of famines in India?
The most likely cause of famines in India is failure of monsoons.
Q) What natural disaster struck India’s east coast on 2004-12-26?
The tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.
Q) Why are landslides common in the Lower Himalaya?
Landslides are common in the Lower Himalaya owing to labile rock formations due to the young age of the hills.
Q) What is the primary cause of dust storms in northern India?
Dust storms in northern India are primarily caused by large amounts of dust from arid regions.
