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Disasters MCQs and revision practice

Study Disasters through multiple-choice questions in General Knowledge. This subtopic contains 67 practice questions. Read the wording carefully, compare the options and attempt an answer before checking the solution in learning mode.

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Disasters: questions and answer review

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51. Most powerful hurricane to hit the Caribbean in 2017 was ______?

دو ہزار سترہ میں کیریبین کو لگنے والا سب سے طاقتور طوفان کون سا تھا؟

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Answer: Irma

Explanation Hurricane Irma was a Category 5 storm , the most powerful to hit the Caribbean in 2017 . It caused massive damage to islands like Barbuda, Saint Martin, and the Virgin Islands. Wind speeds reached up to 185 mph (295 km/h). Hurricane Irma was followed by Hurricane Maria , another destructive storm in the same season.

52. In March 2022, Which country was hit by Red-Orange Dust Storms from the Sahara?

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Answer: Spain

Explanation A massive Saharan dust cloud turned the skies red-orange across Spain in March 2022.

53. An earthquake can be simplified as:

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Answer: Shaking of the earth

Explanation Earthquake is caused by movement of a part of the earth's surface on account of the faulting of rocks. Earthquake is a natural event.

54. Which country hit by earthquake killing scores of people on 22 June 2022?

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Answer: Afghanistan

Explanation A powerful earthquake killed at least 1000 people and left scores injured in Afghanistan in early hours on 22 June 2022. Updated: 23 06 2022 (03.00 PM)

55. The floods of 2022 have affected how many people in Pakistan?

سن 2022 میں کتنے افراد متاثر ہوئے؟

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Answer: 33 million

Explanation The devastating floods in Pakistan in 2022 affected approximately 33 million people T he damage of the flooding was ₨3.91 trillion (US$14.9 billion) The economic loss was ₨3.99 trillion (US$15.2 billion). World Bank. led a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

56. What magnitude of earthquake hit Turkiye on 6 February 2023?

فروری 2023 میں ترکی میں کتنی شدت کا زلزلہ آیا؟

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Answer: 7.8

Explanation Massive Earthquake ( زلزلہ ) Location: Turkiye/Syria Magnitude: 7.8 Date: 6 February 2023 Casualties: over 50, 000

57. Which has been the hottest year on the earh so far?

زمین پر اب تک کا گرم ترین سال کون سا رہا ہے؟

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Answer: Year 2024

Explanation According the the United Nations World Metrological Organization (WMO), 2024 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This was the first time the global average temperature exceeded 1.5°C above the 1850-1900 average. ***

58. Cyclone _____ the long lasting recorded tropical cyclone in history.

طوفان _____ تاریخ میں طویل عرصے تک ریکارڈ شدہ اشنکٹبندیی طوفان۔

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Answer: Freddy

Explanation Cyclone Freddy is the longest-lasting recorded tropical cyclone in history. It lasted for over 35 days in early 2023. It impacting regions across the Indian Ocean and setting a new record for duration.

59. The most dangerous storm of the century named 'Milton' hit which country in October 2024?

صدی کا سب سے خطرناک طوفان 'ملٹن' اکتوبر 2024 میں کس ملک سے ٹکرایا؟

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Answer: America

Explanation Milton is a hurricane . It hit several states of United States of America in October 2024. This hurricane killed dozens of people in the USA . ***

60. According to World Bank report, ________ million people globally have no access to electricity?

ورلڈ بینک کی رپورٹ کے مطابق دنیا بھر میں کتنے ملین افراد کو بجلی تک رسائی نہیں ہے؟

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Answer: 733 Million

Explanation A new World Bank report says 733 million people globally have no access to electricity, while 2.4 billion people are still using fuels detrimental to their health and the environment.

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