Practice - Gujarat Earthquake and Reconstruction
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Practice Questions
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What was the magnitude of the Gujarat earthquake?
💡 Hint: Consider how powerful seismic activity can be measured.
Name one traditional housing type mentioned in the section.
💡 Hint: Think about which structures are traditional and were effective during the earthquake.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What was the magnitude of the Gujarat earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about major earthquakes and their severity.
True or False: Bhonga houses were made from modern materials like concrete and steel.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of traditional housing.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an urban recovery plan incorporating traditional housing elements for a city prone to earthquakes. Explain the choices you made.
💡 Hint: Consider how local culture and materials can influence safe housing.
Evaluate the long-term socio-economic ramifications of the 2002 Gujarat earthquake and suggest strategies to mitigate such impacts in future disasters.
💡 Hint: Think about how infrastructure affects community resilience.
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