Famine

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Famine: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as drought, famine, planning to fight against famine, etc.

Important Questions on Famine

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List the action points to fight against famine.

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The severity of famine can be reduced by preventing:

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To fight against famine, planned use of water and _____ of water.

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Famine is caused due to _____ failure.

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One of the factors leading to famine is the _____.

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What are the natural causes of famine?

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The most common man-made cause of famine is:

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A majority of the famines occurred in _____regions.

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Explain the meaning of famine.

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What are the reasons for drying up of rivers?

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Do you think there is a relation between rainfall and water transport?

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What will happen if in some places there are no rains for a long period?

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What must we do to avoid drought?

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Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:

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Name the following natural disaster.

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Water is a very important resource. What should we do in order to use the flood water effectively?

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If the drought continues in future, what consequences are we likely to face? What should we do to stop this?

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If very little rainfall occurs in an area, it may lead to

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A situation in which there is an extreme shortage of food for a number of people is called _____.

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Choose the right word from the given options:

Drought leads to _____. (famine, tsunami)