Safety Measures During Earthquakes MCQs
Safety Measures During Earthquakes MCQs – CBSE Class 8 Science
Class: 8
Subject: Science
Section: Some Natural Phenomena
Topic: Safety Measures During Earthquakes MCQs
Board: CBSE (Based on NCERT Syllabus)
Subject: Science
Section: Some Natural Phenomena
Topic: Safety Measures During Earthquakes MCQs
Board: CBSE (Based on NCERT Syllabus)
1. The safest action during an earthquake indoors is to:
Answer: c) Take cover under sturdy table
Explanation: It protects you from falling debris and collapsing objects.
Explanation: It protects you from falling debris and collapsing objects.
2. During an earthquake, lifts should be:
Answer: b) Avoided
Explanation: Power failure may trap people inside lifts.
Explanation: Power failure may trap people inside lifts.
3. Safest place outdoors during earthquake:
Answer: c) Open ground
Explanation: Reduces risk from falling structures.
Explanation: Reduces risk from falling structures.
4. If driving during earthquake, you should:
Answer: b) Stop in open area
Explanation: Avoid bridges, buildings, and trees.
Explanation: Avoid bridges, buildings, and trees.
5. Earthquake‑resistant buildings reduce:
Answer: b) Damage
Explanation: Special design absorbs seismic shocks.
Explanation: Special design absorbs seismic shocks.
6. Immediately after earthquake:
Answer: b) Check gas leaks
Explanation: Prevents fire hazards.
Explanation: Prevents fire hazards.
7. Keep emergency kit containing:
Answer: b) First aid & torch
Explanation: Helps during rescue and emergencies.
Explanation: Helps during rescue and emergencies.
8. Avoid standing near:
Answer: c) Glass windows
Explanation: Glass may shatter causing injuries.
Explanation: Glass may shatter causing injuries.
9. Safe shelter during tremors:
Answer: b) Doorway/under table
Explanation: Structurally stronger spots.
Explanation: Structurally stronger spots.
10. Drop–Cover–Hold means:
Answer: c) Protect under furniture
Explanation: Standard earthquake safety drill.
Explanation: Standard earthquake safety drill.
11. Avoid using:
Answer: b) Lift
Power may fail.
Power may fail.
12. Secure heavy furniture to:
Answer: b) Walls
Prevents falling.
Prevents falling.
13. Switch off:
Answer: a) Gas & electricity
Reduces hazards.
Reduces hazards.
14. School safety drill teaches:
Answer: b) Earthquake response
Preparedness saves lives.
Preparedness saves lives.
15. After quake avoid:
Answer: a) Damaged buildings
Risk of collapse.
Risk of collapse.
16. Listen to:
Answer: b) Official instructions
Ensures safety.
Ensures safety.
17. Keep important documents in:
Answer: a) Safe waterproof kit
Easy access during emergencies.
Easy access during emergencies.
18. Community preparedness includes:
Answer: a) Awareness programs
Improves disaster response.
Improves disaster response.
19. Emergency number knowledge is:
Answer: b) Essential
Helps quick rescue.
Helps quick rescue.
20. Best preparedness step:
Answer: b) Learn safety rules
Knowledge reduces risk and saves lives.
Knowledge reduces risk and saves lives.
