State the high and very high-risk seismic areas of India.

Solution

The high-risk seismic areas are the Ganga plains and western Rajasthan.
Very high-risk seismic areas are Himalayan mountains, north-eastern India, Katchchh, west coast around Ratnagiri and Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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State the high and very high-risk seismic areas of India.

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Write two human causes that have increased the incidence of flood in India.

Describe drought. Why is it a complex phenomenon?

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Explain the stages involved in disaster mitigation and management.

Mention the effects of Droughts.

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Name three states which are affected by cyclones.

Enumerate the initial conditions for the emergence of a tropical cyclone.

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