Class 5 EVS Chapter 14 HOTS Questions - When the Earth Shook!

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1. What should one do immediately when experiencing an earthquake like Jasma did?
(a) Run outdoors immediately
(b) Stand under a doorway
(c) Seek open space away from buildings
(d) Gather belongings and valuables
Ans: (c) Seek open space away from buildings

Q2.What is the most effective community response after a disaster based on the village’s actions post-earthquake?
(a) Wait for government assistance
(b) Self-organize to provide food and shelter
(c) Focus only on individual families
(d) Leave the area immediately
Ans: (b) Self-organize to provide food and shelter

Q3. According to the text, what kind of aid was most immediately useful to Jasma’s village after the earthquake?
(a) Financial donations
(b) Long-term investment in infrastructure
(c) Psychological counseling
(d) Food, medicines, and tents
Ans: (d) Food, medicines, and tents

Q4. How did the villagers ensure their new homes would be safer in case of future earthquakes?
(a) By following new architectural designs
(b) By using lighter building materials
(c) By relocating to a safer location
(d) By building larger homes
Ans: (b) By following new architectural designs

Fill in the Blanks

1. During the earthquake, Jasma and other villagers experienced great fear and __________, not knowing what was happening.
Ans: panic

2. After the earthquake, the villagers used __________ from Motabapu’s godown to feed everyone.
Ans: rice and wheat

3. To rebuild their homes, villagers mixed clay with __________ to make the walls.
Ans: cow dung

4. The rebuilding of the village school was assisted by __________ groups, which helped to ensure the structures were more earthquake-resistant.
Ans: engineering and architectural

Answer the Following Questions

Q1: What kind of role did scientists play after the earthquake?
Ans: Scientists play a very important role in identifying areas that have more chances of an earthquake. Also, they can give suggestions about building houses in villages.

Q2: Ask your parents and find out whether your house is earthquake-proof.
Ans: Yes, I live in a metropolitan city and here most of the houses are earthquake-proof.

Q3: What kind of help did the villagers get after earthquake?
Ans: The villagers got help like food, medicines, and clothes.

Q4: Do you think that people in your locality are aware of the earthquake measures?
Ans: No, I think most of the people are not aware of the things that should be done during an earthquake.

Q5: What is the role of engineers and architects after an earthquake?
Ans: Engineers and architects play a very important role in designing earthquake-proof houses that will not get damaged much in an earthquake.

Q6: Have you ever heard of an earthquake in the state where you live?
Ans: Yes, I live in Maharashtra. My teacher told me that the Latur district of Maharashtra was once affected by the earthquake.

Q7: During a disaster like earthquakes whom do you think should be informed first?
Ans: I think during an earthquake-like disaster we should inform hospitals, fire brigade and police about it.

Q8: Why do people go in open ground during an earthquake?
Ans: People go in open ground during an earthquake because here they will be safe from getting restrained under walls and ceiling of buildings.

Q9: Is there any disaster response mechanism present in your school? Ask your teacher about it.
Ans: Yes, there is a disaster response mechanism present in my school in a situation of disaster.

Q10: Where is Jasmas village located?
Ans: Jasma’s village is located in the Bhuj district of Gujrat.

Q11: Write down what people have to do to make their life normal after the flood.
Ans: People can do the following things to make their life normal:

• They should help each other to clean their houses and household goods.
• They should make an arrangement of proper food and clean drinking water to avoid any water-borne diseases.
• They should together clean streets and roads.
• School should be started so that students can continue their studies.

Q12: What is the role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during a disaster like an earthquake?
Ans: The role of fire brigade and rescue teams like NDRF during an earthquake-like disaster to take out the people from debris and take them to hospitals.

Q13: What is the role of people during disaster management?
Ans: People can help each other during disaster management. They can support each other emotionally also they can help in the arrangement of food and water.

Q14: What type of difficulties are faced by people during floods?
Ans: People have to face the following difficulties during floods:

• They lose their relatives.
• They lose their homes.
• Their crops get destroyed and cattle die.
• They get affected by water-borne diseases.
• They do not get proper good and drinking water.

Q15: What can be done to avoid a drought-like situation?
Ans: Drought is a natural disaster thus very few things can be down to avoid it. But the following things can be done to avoid it:

• Plant more trees so that it rains properly.
• Avoid deforestation.
• Use water properly.
• By keeping our water sources clean.

Q16: List some natural disasters like earthquakes.
Ans: Some natural disasters like earthquakes are a tsunami. Flood, famine, drought, Volcanic eruption, etc.

Q17: Have people in your area got affected by the flood?
Ans: Yes, last year there was a massive flood in our area which caused several days of waterlogging and because of this there was no electricity.

Q18: If youre asked to do spread awareness about disaster management among your friends in school then what you will do?
Ans: I will make banners and posters and stick it to the notice board and walls of my school with the help of my teacher. Also, I will make a group in my classroom to spread awareness among others about it.

Q19: What is the role of NGOs and government organizations during the famine?
Ans: During the famine, the NGOs and government organizations together can make arrangements for food and water for people.