alleryWhich event shows habitat knowledge saves lives?
AThe 1984 Bhopal gas leak
BThe 1999 Odisha cyclone
CThe 2001 Gujarat earthquake
DThe 26 December 2004 tsunami
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. The 26 December 2004 tsunami
1. The paper says habitat knowledge has great survival value.
2. It cites people living close to nature who escaped the fury of the 26 December 2004 tsunami.
3. The other disasters are not used as its example.
_Source: NCERT Position Paper Habitat and Learning, 1.1 Exploring the Human Habitat_
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