NATURAL DISASTERS

NATURAL DISASTERS

Assertion (A): The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades. Reason (R

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Natural Disasters, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true and (R)....

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 2000] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): The Koyna region of Maharashtra is likely to become more earthquake prone in near future. Reason (R): The

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Natural Disasters, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2001] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Assertion (A): East coast is most prone to cyclones than Western coast. Reason (R): Easter coast of India lies in the zo

Let us keep Assertion-Reason simple. In Natural Disasters, the right combination here is Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R).... First ask, is Assertion true? Then, is Reason true? Then, does Reason explain Assertion? When you answer those three, you get Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R)....

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2016 UPPCS (Pre) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The frequency o

In Assertion-Reason, check both parts calmly. Here, the combination that fits is Both (A) and (R) are true and (R).... In Natural Disasters, this is how Assertion and Reason are linked. If you check Assertion first, then Reason, then the link, the answer becomes clear. That is the simple way to do it.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2003] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Match List-I (Natural Hazards) with List-II (Regions) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists

Let us do this matching slowly. In Natural Disasters, the pairs fit together as in 3 1 4 2. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [47th BPSC (Pre) 2005] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Among the following area of Uttar Pradesh which is maximum flood affected?

This one is a favourite in exams. In Natural Disasters, whenever you see among the following area of Uttar Pradesh, the answer is Eastern area. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [UPPCS (Mains) 2012] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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The most flood-prone state of India is

You know, this one is quite easy if you have read Natural Disasters once. The most flood-prone state of India is is all about Bihar. That is the whole story here. No need to make it hard. Just remember Bihar for this topic and you are done.

Ref: [Gujarat PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Pre) 2000] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following is not correctly matched? Cities Seismic Zones

For this pair question, check the pair slowly. In Natural Disasters, the pair that matches rightly is Hyderabad - I. That is the answer. If you know one pair well, you can answer it. Keep pairs as small stories, not as lists.

Ref: [Mizoram PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPSC (RI) 2014] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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India has been divided into how many Seismic Risk Zones?

In Natural Disasters, there is a simple fact that answers this. India has been divided into how many is 4. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2013] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which one of the following areas of India does not come under the zone of high seismic intensity?

Do not rush 'not' questions. This one wants the one that is different, and in Natural Disasters that is Karnataka Plateau. Karnataka Plateau has its own story that sets it apart. If you spot that story, you will pick it without confusion.

Ref: [Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) 2010 UPPCS (Pre) 2006] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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The first Disaster Management Training Institution of the country is being established at

In simple words, the first Disaster Management Training Institution of means Latur (Maharashtra). In Natural Disasters, this is one of those facts you just remember once and it stays. Think of the first Disaster Management Training Institution of and Latur (Maharashtra) together. Once you see the link, you will not need to think twice in the exam.

Ref: [Arunachal Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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Which among the following states faces maximum natural disaster?

Here is a quick way to remember. When you see which among the following states faces maximum, think Odisha. In Natural Disasters, these two go together like a name and its meaning. You do not need to learn a paragraph. Just this one connection is enough for the exam.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002] | Majid Husain, Geography of India, and NCERT Geography textbooks discuss Natural Disasters and explain the Indian geographical features and patterns that support the correct answer for this question.

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