alleryA practice in which an apparent situation of disaster is created to check the reaction time and preparedness of trained personnel is called:
AHazard map
BMock drill
CFirst aid
DRehabilitation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Mock drill
1. The chapter defines a mock drill as a practice that checks readiness to face a disaster as early as possible.
2. A virtual situation is created to check reaction time and the execution of the disaster plan.
3. So a mock drill is correct.
4. Rule out first aid: that is treatment given to the injured, not a preparedness rehearsal.
_Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 10 "Disaster Management", p.127_
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