Humans have exploited nature to a deeper extent. In the name of technology, convenience, and advancement of living standards, we are responsible for deforestation and pollution, and global warming. We cut trees to build houses, malls, roads, so lets and so on. We all know that there's a limit to everything and when it crosses there are consequences. Our exploitation results in natural disasters like flood drought, etc. Uttarakhand flood is one of the massive disasters that harmed mankind in many ways. It's one of the biggest disasters that came in a period. Let's see how much you know about the Uttarakhand Flood disaster. Take this small quiz and see how much you know.
1. On which day did the cloud burst which later resulted in the flood?
A. April 2013
B. May 3013
C. June 2013
D. July 2013
2. On which day the flood came?
A. 14 June 2013
B. 15 June 2013
C. 16 June 2013
D. 17 June 2013
3. How many states of India were affected?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. All of the above
4. Which neighbouring countries were affected by the flood?
A. Nepal
B. Tibet
C. Both a and b
D. None of the above
5. What is the name of the glacier that melted during the flood?
A. Chorabari glacier
B. Gangotri glacier
C. Pindari glacier
D. Milam glacier
6. Which river was the path to the melted glacier?
A. Alaknanda river
B. Bhagirathi river
C. Yamuna river
D. Mandakini river
7. The 2021 Uttarakhand flood is also known as what?
A. Chamoli disaster
B. Almoda disaster
C. Gauri Kund disaster
D. Alaknanda disaster
8. When did the 2021 Uttarakhand flood begin?
A. 7 Feb 2021
B. 8 Feb 2021
C. 9 Feb 2021
D. 10 Feb 2021
9. The 2021 Uttarakhand flood began in the environs of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A. Nanda Devi national park
B. Valley of flowers
C. Ajanta caves
D. Ellora caves
10. Which glacier breakdown resulted in the 2021 Uttarakhand flood?
A. Nanda devi glacier
B. Gangotri glacier
C. Pindari glacier
D. Milam glacier
11. How many people died in Uttarakhand flood 2013?
A. 2035
B. 4890
C. 5748
D. 7068
12. From which peak, the material was dislodged?
A. Kamet
B. Trishul
C. Nanda devi
D. Ronti peak
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