Q. 253.6( 8 Votes )
Mention three precautions that you will take to protect yourself if an earthquake strikes when you are inside the house.
Answer :
If an earthquake strikes when we are inside the house, we should take three following precautions to protect ourselves are:
i. If we are in a bed, we should not get up. We should protect our head with a pillow.
ii. We should not go near the tall and heavy objects that may fall on us. Pick a safe place as soon as possible.
iii. We should take shelter under a table and stay there until earthquake stops.
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