Earthquake

NCERT Exercise

Question 1: A lot of people from other places came to Jasma's village. Who were these people? In what ways would they have helped the villagers?

Answer: People from various government and private agencies came to Jasma's village. Some examples can be: fire brigade, doctors, engineers, soldiers, etc.

• Fire brigade helps in rescue operations. Firemen not only douse fire but also rescue people who get trapped in a building.
• Doctors provide the necessary treatment to the injured.

• Soldiers also help in rescue operations.
• Engineers study the area and houses about the potential dangers from earthquake.

An earthquake does not kill. The house that collapses due to earthquake is the main culprit. Engineers give suggestions on how to build houses which can be safer in case of an earthquake.

Question 2: People in Jasma's village rebuilt their houses with suggestions from the engineers. Will these houses be safer than before in case there is an earthquake again? Why?

Answer: Many modern houses are made earthquake proof. Such houses can withstand strong earthquakes. So, these houses can be safer in case of an earthquake.

Question 3: Think, if there were an earthquake where you live, would your house be in danger?

Answer: My apartment is earthquake proof. So, it is much safer in case of an earthquake.

Question 4: What will you do to save pet animals during natural disaster?

Answer: I will try to take my pet along with me.

What to Do When Earthquake Comes?

• If possible leave the house and go to an open ground.
• If you cannot go out of the house, lie down under a strong thing like a table and hold on tightly, so that it does not slip away. Wait until the shaking stops.
• Sitting under a table helps. If a beam or concrete slab falls, it will fall on the table. The person hiding under the table can be saved from injury.