Question 1:
When on 26th January, 2001 an earthquake came in Bhuj. What was Jasma doing ?
Answer:
At that time Jasma was 11 years old. On that day Jasma and other children and old people-had gathered in the ground of the school to watch the Republic Day prade on TV.
Question 2:
What did Jasma’s village lost in this earthquake ?
Answer:
The whole village was flat on the ground. All things-cloths, pots, grains and food-were trapped under the stones, mud and wood from the fallen houses. The village hospital was also damaged. Jasma’s leg also got fractured. Six people of the Jasma’s village died.
Question 3:
In what ways, people from other places, would they have helped Jasma’s village ?
Answer:
For many days, people from other places, came to Jasma’s village to see them and to help them. They helped the villagers of Jasma’s village by providing them food, clothes and medicines. They arranged tents, as a temporary shelter, for them.
Question 4:
What suggestions were given by scientists to Jasma’s villagers, regarding new houses being rebuild ?
Answer:
They showed them some special designs for houses with those designs, houses would not get damaged much in an earthquake.
Question 5:
What should we do in case of an earthquake ?
Answer:
1. If possible leave the building and go to an open ground.
2. If it is not possible to go to an open area, lie down under a strong furniture like table and hold on tightly, so that it does not slip away. What until the shaking stops.
Question 6:
Why do not think one should go under a table during an earthquake ?
Answer:
It is advised to go under a table during an earthquake because it will save you from being hurt. The garbage may fall on you, the strong table will protect you from injury.
Question 7:
What problems are faced by the people during a flood ?
Answer:
When there is a flood water spreads all around. The people’s houses are submerged in water. Some people and animals may die. People may become homeless. They need food, drinking water, medicines clothes and shelter.
Question 8:
What will have to do to bring the life back on the line after the flood ?
Answer:
After the flood it is needed to do the resicue work. Dead bodies of humans and animals needed to be disposed off. To save the people from diseases and to take care of homeless people.