Which of the following statements are true? 1) Natural disasters cause maximum damage in developing countries. 2) Bhopal gas tragedy was man-made. 3) India is a disaster free country. 4) Mangroves reduce the impact of cyclones. Select the correct Answer from the codes given below:

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Correct Answer: 1,2 and 4. Natural disasters frequently occur across the world, affecting both developed and developing countries. Between 1991 and 2005, nearly 90% of disaster-related deaths and 98% of people affected by disasters were in developing nations. Hence statement 1 is correct. The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India due to the emission of toxic Methyl Isocyanate. Therefore, the correct answer is option- C Natural disasters in India , many of them related to the climate of India, cause massive losses of life and property. Droughts, flash floods, cyclones, avalanches, landslides brought by torrential rains, and snowstorms pose the greatest threats. Hence statement 3 is incorrect Mangrove forests , common along tropical coasts, can provide a protective shield against destructive cyclones and reduce deaths. Hence statement 4 is correct

Which of the following statements are true? 1) Natural disasters cause maximum damage in developing countries. 2) Bhopal gas tragedy was man-made. 3) India is a disaster free country. 4) Mangroves reduce the impact of cyclones. Select the correct Answer from the codes given below:

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