Landslide caused due to civil construction work in a hilly area is :

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a man-made disaster.

a natural disaster.

None of the above

Both (a) and (b) above

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022

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A landslide caused due to civil construction work in a hilly area is a man-made disaster.

While landslides can occur naturally (triggered by rain, earthquakes, erosion), if the primary cause is human activity such as improper slope cutting for roads, buildings, or other construction, it is classified as a man-made or anthropogenic disaster because the human action directly triggered the event.

It is important to distinguish between natural hazards and disasters. A natural hazard is a natural phenomenon that poses a threat. A disaster occurs when a hazard impacts vulnerable populations or infrastructure, leading to loss. When human activity directly causes the event itself, it becomes a man-made disaster.

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