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Here are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the current affairs from October 26, 2024, particularly focusing on Cyclone Dana and related developments:
MCQs on Current Affairs
- What severe weather event made landfall in Odisha on October 25, 2024?
- A) Cyclone Alia
- B) Cyclone Dana
- C) Cyclone Fani
- D) Cyclone Amphan
Answer: B) Cyclone Dana
- What was the wind speed of Cyclone Dana when it made landfall?
- A) 80-90 km/h
- B) 100-110 km/h
- C) 120-130 km/h
- D) 140-150 km/h
Answer: B) 100-110 km/h
- Which Indian state evacuated over 5.84 lakh people in preparation for Cyclone Dana?
- A) West Bengal
- B) Andhra Pradesh
- C) Odisha
- D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Odisha
- How many districts in Odisha were expected to be affected by Cyclone Dana?
- A) 5
- B) 10
- C) 15
- D) 20
Answer: B) 10
- Which coastal districts in Odisha were particularly impacted by Cyclone Dana?
- A) Ganjam and Puri
- B) Bhadrak and Kendrapara
- C) Khurda and Cuttack
- D) Balasore and Jagatsinghpur
Answer: B) Bhadrak and Kendrapara
- What precautionary measures did the Odisha government take ahead of the cyclone?
- A) Closed all schools indefinitely
- B) Evacuated people to cyclone shelters
- C) Cancelled all flights and trains
- D) Issued a curfew
Answer: B) Evacuated people to cyclone shelters
- Who monitored the situation in West Bengal as Cyclone Dana approached?
- A) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- B) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- C) Home Minister Amit Shah
- D) Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer: A) Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- What was the reported impact of Cyclone Dana in South Bengal?
- A) Severe flooding and destruction
- B) Minimal effects with light rain
- C) Complete power outage
- D) Major infrastructure damage
Answer: B) Minimal effects with light rain
- What did the IMD predict about the storm surge during Cyclone Dana’s landfall?
- A) No storm surge expected
- B) Storm surge between one and two meters
- C) Storm surge exceeding three meters
- D) Storm surge only in West Bengal
Answer: B) Storm surge between one and two meters
- How many people were reported evacuated in West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana?
- A) Over 1 lakh
- B) Over 2.5 lakh
- C) Over 3 lakh
- D) Over 5 lakh
Answer: B) Over 2.5 lakh
- Which organization is responsible for monitoring cyclones in India?
- A) ISRO
- B) IMD (India Meteorological Department)
- C) NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)
- D) DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Answer: B) IMD (India Meteorological Department)
- What action did the Odisha government take regarding flights during Cyclone Dana?
- A) Increased flight operations
- B) Suspended operations at Bhubaneswar Airport
- C) Allowed only international flights
- D) No impact on flights
Answer: B) Suspended operations at Bhubaneswar Airport
- What was the main concern for the Bhitarkanika National Park during the cyclone?
- A.) Flooding of tourist areas
- B.) Damage to saltwater crocodiles habitat
- C.) Uprooting of trees
- D.) Evacuation of wildlife
Answer: B.) Damage to saltwater crocodiles habitat
- How did authorities respond to the damage caused by Cyclone Dana in Odisha?
- A.) By issuing a curfew
- B.) By deploying NDRF teams for restoration work
- C.) By cancelling all public transport services
- D.) By closing schools indefinitely
Answer: B.) By deploying NDRF teams for restoration work
- What was one of the key messages from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding Cyclone Dana?
– A.) “Do not panic but stay alert.”
– B.) “The cyclone will not affect us.”
– C.) “We are fully prepared for any situation.”
– D.) “Evacuations are not necessary.”
Answer: A.) “Do not panic but stay alert.” - Which two states were primarily affected by Cyclone Dana?
– A.) Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
– B.) Odisha and West Bengal
– C.) Gujarat and Maharashtra
– D.) Kerala and Karnataka
Answer: B.) Odisha and West Bengal - What was a significant precaution taken by Kolkata authorities during the cyclone warning?
– A.) Closed all schools indefinitely
– B.) Set up a Unified Command Centre
– C.) Cancelled all public events
– D.) Increased police patrols only
Answer: B.) Set up a Unified Command Centre - Which district received the highest rainfall during Cyclone Dana’s impact in Odisha?
– A.) Balasore
– B.) Bhadrak
– C.) Kendrapara
– D.) Chandabali
Answer: D.) Chandabali - What was one of the primary concerns regarding infrastructure during Cyclone Dana’s approach?
– A.) Damage to airports only
– B.) Uprooting of trees affecting power lines
– C.) Flooding of urban areas only
– D.) No concerns reported
Answer: B.) Uprooting of trees affecting power lines - When did Cyclone Dana make landfall on the Odisha coast?
– A.) October 23, 2024
– B.) October 24, 2024
– C.) October 25, 2024
– D.) October 26, 2024
Answer: B.) October 24, 2024
21.** What is expected to happen to Cyclone Dana after making landfall?**
– A)** It will strengthen into a super cyclone
– B)** It will weaken into a depression
– C)** It will remain stationary
– D)** It will move towards Bangladesh
Answer: B)** It will weaken into a depression22.** Which agency is responsible for disaster management in India during cyclones?**
– A)** ISRO
– B)** NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)
– C)** IMD (India Meteorological Department)
– D)** Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B)** NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)23.** What precautionary measures were taken by the government in anticipation of Cyclone Dana’s impact?**
– A)** Issued travel advisories only
– B)** Evacuated residents from low-lying areas
– C)** Closed all schools permanently
– D)** Increased public transport services
Answer: B)** Evacuated residents from low-lying areas24.** What was one of the main challenges faced by authorities during Cyclone Dana’s impact in urban areas?**
– A)** Managing traffic congestion only
– B)** Clearing uprooted trees from roads
– C)** Providing food supplies only
– D)** Maintaining power supply without outages
Answer: B)** Clearing uprooted trees from roads25.** How did Prime Minister Narendra Modi respond to the situation in Odisha regarding Cyclone Dana?**
– A)** He issued a statement urging calmness
– B)** He assured support to handle the crisis
– C)** He cancelled his visit to Odisha
– D)** He announced financial aid immediately
Answer: B)** He assured support to handle the crisis26.** What type of storm was classified as ‘Dana’ when it made landfall on October 25, 2024?**
– A)** Tropical Storm
– B)** Severe Cyclonic Storm
– C)** Super Typhoon
– D)** Depressive System
Answer: B)** Severe Cyclonic Storm27.** Which Indian city experienced minimal effects from Cyclone Dana despite being near its path?**
– A)** Bhubaneswar
– B)** Kolkata
– C)** Visakhapatnam
– D)** Patna
Answer: B)** Kolkata28.** What significant action did Kolkata Police take during the cyclone warning period?**
– A)** Increased patrols without any coordination
– B)** Set up a Unified Command Centre for coordination
– C)** Closed all police stations temporarily
– D)** Cancelled all public events without notice
Answer: B)** Set up a Unified Command Centre for coordination29.** How did local governments prepare for potential flooding caused by Cyclone Dana?**
– A)** Built temporary barriers only
– B)** Preemptively evacuated residents from low-lying areas
– C)** Distributed sandbags only
– D)** Ignored warnings
Answer: B)** Preemptively evacuated residents from low-lying areas30.** What was one expected effect of Cyclone Dana on agricultural areas in Odisha?**
– A)** Increased crop yield
—B ) Reduced water supply
—C ) Damage to standing crops
—D ) Improved soil conditions
—**Answer: C ) Damage to standing crops