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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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61. Which country seen a significant increase in Human Meta Pneumo Virus (HMPV) cases in January 2025?

جنوری 2025 میں کس ملک میں ہیومن میٹا نیومو وائرس کے کیسز میں نمایاں اضافہ دیکھا گیا؟

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Answer: China

Explanation As of January 2025, China is experiencing a significant increase in Human Meta Pneumo Virus (HMPV) cases, raising concerns of a potential health crisis. As per reports, several viruses like HMPV , Influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumonia and other COVID-19 are contributing to this condition. ****

62. Some countries experience more earthquakes than others because ______?

کچھ ممالک دوسروں کے مقابلے میں زیادہ زلزلوں کا تجربہ کرتے ہیں کیونکہ ______؟

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Answer: They are located near tectonic plate boundaries

Explanation Earthquakes mostly occur along tectonic plate boundaries , where plates collide, slide, or separate. Countries like Japan, Indonesia, and Chile lie on such zones, making them more earthquake-prone .

63. Which of the following declared COVID-19 as pandemic in March 2020?

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Answer: WHO

Explanation COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. WHO stands for: World Health Organization COVID caused by: SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 acronym: coronavirus disease 2019 Global Pandemic means: عالمی وباء

64. The term "Capital Punishment" means _____?

اصطلاح \"سزائے موت\" کا مطلب ہے __

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Answer: Death Penalty

Explanation Capital Punishment means سزائے موت

65. Which province of China has been hit by dangerous earthquake in December 2023?

دسمبر 2023 میں چین کا کون سا صوبہ خطرناک زلزلے کی زد میں آیا؟

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Answer: Gansu

Explanation In December 2023 , 127 people have been killed in north-west China in the country's deadliest earthquake for years. Affected province: Gansu Magnitude: 6.2

66. In 1923, which of the following city was completely destroyed by earthquakes and fires?

سن 1923 میں زلزلے اور آگ سے کون سا شہر مکمل طور پر تباہ ہو گیا تھا؟

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Answer: Tokyo

Explanation Date and Year: 1 September 1923 Magnitude: ~7.9 Death toll: 140,000+ people Affected cities: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, Shizuoka Last verified on 21-04-2026

67. In the early period which endemic is called black death?

ابتدائی دور میں کس وبائی مرض کو کالی موت کہا جاتا تھا؟

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Answer: Plague

Explanation In the early period, the endemic known as the " Black Death " is the plague . The plague is a pandemic disease that devastated Europe in the 14th century , killing an estimated 75 to 200 million people , approximately 30-60% of Europe's population.

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