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If an earthquake occurs then, what you should do?
  1. If you are indoors, stay in and get under a desk or a table
  2. If you are outdoors, stay away from trees and buildings
  3. Both (A) and (B)
  4. If you are on a beach, get into water

A
If you are outdoors, stay away from trees and buildings
B
If you are indoors, stay in and get under a desk or a table
C
If you are on a beach, get into water
D
Both (A) and (B)
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Earthquake is a natural disaster in which Earth surface shakes. In case of an earthquake, if a person is indoor, he should stay inside and take cover under a table or other furniture, and if a person is outdoor he should stay away from the things that can fall and injure him, like trees and building.

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