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NCERT · Class 5 · EVS

Chapter 14: When the Earth Shook

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4 questions
Q1Written answer

According to the TV report, thousands of people were injured, and some died in Gujarat. If the buildings had been made in a way that they would not fall in the earthquake, would the damage have been different? How?

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Answer: People do not die because of the earthquake, but they may get injured or die because of house collapse. So, if the buildings are made earthquake-proof, then there will be least damage in case of an earthquake.

Q1 (2)Written answer

Q1: Have you been told in your school or anywhere else about what to do in case of an earthquake?

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Answer: Yes, there was a seminar on what to do in case of an earthquake. We were told to go to an open area. If someone is unable to go to an open area, then they can hide under a table and hold it firmly.

Q2Written answer

At times like this, when people have lost their homes and all their belongings, what kind of help would they need?

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Answer: At such times, people will need tents to prepare huts and basic needs like cloth, food, water and medicines etc.

Q3Written answer

In such situations, whose help would be needed and for what? Write in your notebook as shown here.

NCERT Answers for Class 5 EVS Chapter 14 - Image 5

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Whose Help Will be Needed? How Will They Help?
1. Dog To smell out where people are lying trapped
2. Doctors To provide first aid and medical care
3. Government organisation To provide required relief measures
4. Non-government organisation To provide required relief measures