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Identify the type of disaster.
Theft

Solution

 Theft: Man-made

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Chapter 10: Disaster Management - Exercises [Page 120]

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Balbharati Science and Technology 2 [English] 10 Standard SSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 10 Disaster Management
Exercises | Q 7.6 | Page 120

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