UPSC(2026)Prelims Practice Questions on Cyclone Montha & Disaster Management
1. Consider the following statements with reference to the news about Cyclone Montha:
It made landfall on the western coast of India near Mumbai.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued Red and Orange alerts for various districts in its wake.
Storm surge was reported as a major destructive factor during its landfall.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
2. In the context of cyclones, the term 'landfall' is best described as:
(a) The dissipation of a cyclone's energy over a mountain range.
(b) The event when the surface center of a storm moves over a coastline.
(c) The first occurrence of rainfall from a cyclone over land.
(d) The process of a cyclone merging with another weather system.
Answer: (b) The event when the surface center of a storm moves over a coastline.
3. The severe cyclonic storm 'Montha' recently made landfall near Kakinada. Kakinada is a port city located in which of the following states?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Odisha
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) West Bengal
Answer: (c) Andhra Pradesh
4. With reference to the color-coded weather warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Red Alert: Take Action
Orange Alert: Be Prepared
Yellow Alert: Stay Vigilant
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Which of the following factors make the Bay of Bengal more prone to severe cyclonic storms compared to the Arabian Sea?
Higher Sea Surface Temperatures
Higher Salinity Levels
Conical shape that funnels storm surges
Deeper ocean floor near the coast
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: (a) 1 and 3 only
6. The news article mentions the submergence of crops on 43,000 hectares, severely affecting paddy and cotton. These are primarily which season's crops?
(a) Rabi
(b) Zaid
(c) Kharif
(d) Horticultural
Answer: (c) Kharif
7. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body for disaster management in India. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NDMA?
(a) President of India
(b) Prime Minister of India
(c) Home Minister of India
(d) Cabinet Secretary
Answer: (b) Prime of India
8. The destructive 'storm surge' associated with a cyclone is an abnormal rise in sea level primarily caused by:
(a) The torrential rainfall that accompanies the cyclone.
(b) The high-speed winds pushing water towards the shore.
(c) Underwater volcanic activity triggered by the low pressure.
(d) The Coriolis force deflecting ocean currents.
Answer: (b) The high-speed winds pushing water towards the shore.
9. In the aftermath of Cyclone Montha, which of the following are likely to be immediate responsibilities of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)?
Conducting search and rescue operations
Coordinating the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas
Providing immediate medical aid
Assessing long-term agricultural losses
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
10. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a central sector scheme designed to provide support to farmers in the event of crop loss. Which of the following is/are the objectives of PMFBY?
To provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of failure of any of the notified crops.
To stabilise the income of farmers to ensure their continuance in farming.
To encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
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