NCERT Class 8 Science-Some Natural Phenomena[The Story of Lightning] [NCERT Based General Studies (GS)]: Questions 1 - 6 of 7

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Question 1

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Lightning conductor consists of:

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Two copper plates

b.

Two charged metals

c.

Copper strip on the outside of the building which connect metal spikes at the top to a metal plate in the ground

d.

Metal rod or a cycle spoke with a metal ball or bulb

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Question 2

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What we don՚t do during thunderstorm

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Don՚t lie flat on the ground

b.

Carrying an umbrella during thunderstorm is not safe

c.

Not to touch any metal

d.

All a., b. and c. are correct

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Question 3

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Accumulation of charge leads to:

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Charging

b.

Earthing

c.

Discharging

d.

Lightning

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Question 4

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What to do during thunderstorm:

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Monitor thunderstorms from indoors

b.

Avoid contact with all sorts of pipes

c.

Unplug all the electrical and electronic equipment

d.

All a., b. and c. are correct

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Question 5

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Safety measures against lightening are:

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Do not use wired phones

b.

Rush indoors to protect yourself

c.

Keep distance from vulnerable locations

d.

All a., b. and c. are correct

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Question 6

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Lightning conductor works on the effect

Choices

Choice (4)Response

a.

Earthing

b.

Discharging

c.

Action at points

d.

Grounding

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