Q119
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to ________
A.
Cyclones
AnswerB.
Earthquakes
C.
Landslides
D.
Tornadoes
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to Cyclones. India is highly vulnerable to natural hazards especially earthquakes, floods, drought, cyclones and landslides. Four States (Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal) and one UT (Pondicherry) on the East Coast and One State (Gujarat) on the West Coast are more vulnerable to cyclone disasters.