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Maharashtra SSC Civil Defence & Road Safety Grade Practice Questions - Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate (SSC Class 10) Civil Defence and Road Safety - MSBSHSE grade subject (commonly Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is the main purpose of Civil Defence organisation in India?
Choose one answer below.
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To replace the Armed Forces in wartime combat
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B
To protect civilians, support emergency services, and reduce loss of life and property during war and disasters
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C
To collect taxes for disaster funds only
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D
To regulate vehicle manufacturing standards
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Civil Defence in India is primarily organised on which basis?
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A fully permanent military regiment only
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B
A voluntary basis with a small paid nucleus of staff, expanded during emergencies
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C
Private security companies only
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D
School sports clubs only
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QUESTION 3 / 25
At the central level in India, Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards are commonly associated with which type of apex coordination arrangement?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dedicated Directorate General for Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards under the Union Home Ministry framework
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B
Only the Ministry of Agriculture for all emergencies
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C
Only municipal parks departments
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D
Only private insurance companies
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is a typical role of Civil Defence volunteers during a local emergency?
Choose one answer below.
A
Issuing driving licences
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B
Assisting with warning, evacuation support, first-aid help, and orderly public guidance under trained leadership
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C
Writing criminal judgments in court
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D
Setting national interest rates
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Home Guards in India are best described as:
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A voluntary force that assists police and civil administration in law-and-order support, emergencies and community safety tasks
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B
A permanent combat infantry division of the Army
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C
A commercial courier company
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D
An examination board for Class 10 only
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Why is district-level presence important for Civil Defence organisation?
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Because most emergencies first affect local communities that need trained people nearby
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B
Because districts print currency notes
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C
Because Civil Defence only works in foreign capitals
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D
Because districts ban all volunteers by law
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which statement best describes training of Civil Defence volunteers?
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A
Training is unnecessary because intuition is enough in all emergencies
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B
Volunteers receive organised instruction in duties such as rescue support, first aid, fire sense and public guidance from authorised instructors
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C
Only politicians may receive Civil Defence training
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D
Training is limited to learning traffic signal colours only
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QUESTION 8 / 25
In Civil Defence terms, a warden’s practical community role is mainly to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ignore public warnings and stay silent
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B
Know the local area, guide people during alerts, support orderly sheltering or movement, and report conditions to controllers
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C
Sell fire extinguishers door to door for personal profit as the only duty
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D
Cancel all school exams permanently
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Civil Defence measures are useful not only in wartime but also during peacetime because they:
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A
Apply only to military parade grounds
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B
Help communities prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters such as floods, fires and industrial accidents
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C
Replace all hospitals permanently
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D
Eliminate the need for any police force
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which pairing correctly matches agency and primary focus in the Indian safety system?
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A
NDMA — national disaster management policy and coordination; Civil Defence/Home Guards — trained community/civil support roles
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B
NDMA — issuing driving licences; Civil Defence — minting coins
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C
Home Guards — writing school textbooks only; NDMA — running cinema halls
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D
Civil Defence — setting petrol prices nationwide
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A school Civil Defence club’s most appropriate activity is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Mock drills for evacuation, first-aid awareness sessions, and road-safety campaigns under teacher guidance
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B
Encouraging students to ignore fire alarms
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C
Teaching students to drive without a licence
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D
Blocking emergency exits to save space for storage
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QUESTION 12 / 25
During a major disaster, Civil Defence units should ideally work by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Competing with fire, police and medical teams and ignoring their instructions
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B
Coordinating with police, fire, medical and disaster-management authorities under a clear command structure
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C
Refusing all communication with district control rooms
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D
Acting only after the emergency is fully over
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What does NDMA stand for in the Indian disaster management system?
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A
National Driving and Motor Association
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B
National Disaster Management Authority
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C
National Defence Medical Academy only
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D
Neighbourhood Drainage Maintenance Agency
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QUESTION 14 / 25
During an earthquake, if you are indoors, the safest general action among the following is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Run to the lift and go to the roof immediately
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B
Drop, cover and hold under sturdy furniture, then move carefully when shaking stops
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C
Stand next to large glass windows to watch the shaking
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D
Light candles near gas lines to see better
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If a flood warning is issued for your area, which action is most appropriate?
Choose one answer below.
A
Move to higher ground or designated safe shelters and avoid walking or driving through flood water
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B
Drive into deep water to test vehicle strength
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C
Store electrical appliances in the basement without unplugging them
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D
Ignore official warnings because floods never reach homes
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which item belongs in a basic family disaster emergency kit?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drinking water, torch with batteries, first-aid supplies, essential medicines and important documents in waterproof cover
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B
Only fireworks and matching crackers
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C
Only heavy furniture that cannot be moved
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D
Only perfume samples
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why should people avoid using lifts during a building fire or earthquake emergency?
Choose one answer below.
A
Lifts are always faster and safer than stairs in every emergency
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B
Power failure, smoke entry or structural damage can trap people inside lifts
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C
Lifts automatically float people to safety in floods
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D
Building codes ban all staircases in India
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Which practice best reduces cyclone risk for a coastal household?
Choose one answer below.
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Secure loose outdoor objects, know the nearest shelter route, and follow official evacuation orders
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B
Open all windows fully during peak wind to equalise pressure without any plan
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C
Stand on the terrace to film the cyclone closely
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D
Cut off all radio and mobile alerts
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The three stages of disaster management commonly taught in school safety are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only rescue after total collapse
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B
Preparedness before, response during, and recovery after a disaster
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C
Punishment, fine, and imprisonment only
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D
Marketing, advertising, and sales only
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you smell gas in a home and suspect a leak, what should you do first among the options?
Choose one answer below.
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Switch on electrical fans and lights immediately to clear the smell
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B
Avoid flames and switches, ventilate if safe, leave the area, and get help from emergency services / gas utility
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C
Light a match to find the leak source
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D
Ignore the smell if it seems mild
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A landslide risk area is most dangerous when people:
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Avoid building on steep unstable slopes and heed heavy-rain warnings
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B
Camp under cracked slopes during continuous heavy rain without an escape plan
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C
Report unusual ground cracks to local authorities
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D
Stay informed about weather alerts
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QUESTION 22 / 25
In heatwave conditions, which practice is safest?
Choose one answer below.
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Drink adequate water, avoid peak-sun outdoor work, and rest in shade or cool places
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B
Do hard outdoor labour only at midday with no water
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C
Wear heavy non-breathable layers in direct sun for training
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D
Ignore dizziness and continue intense activity
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QUESTION 23 / 25
After a flood, why is drinking untreated flood water unsafe?
Choose one answer below.
A
Flood water is always pure mineral water
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B
It may be contaminated with sewage, chemicals and disease-causing organisms
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C
It contains only dissolved oxygen, which is harmful
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D
It freezes instantly at room temperature in Maharashtra
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Which is the best example of disaster preparedness in a school?
Choose one answer below.
A
Having marked exits, practised evacuation drills, updated emergency contacts and first-aid readiness
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B
Locking all exits during assembly for security without alternatives
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C
Never discussing disasters so students do not worry
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D
Storing chemicals in corridors next to electrical panels
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Lightning safety outdoors is best practised by:
Choose one answer below.
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Seeking substantial shelter, avoiding open fields and tall isolated trees, and waiting after the last thunder as advised
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B
Holding metal poles high in open fields
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C
Swimming in open water during a thunderstorm
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D
Lying flat against a metal fence throughout the storm
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