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Disaster Management Question 1:

Arrange activities of disaster management cycle:

A. Emergency response activities

B. Response and recovery acitivities

C. Mitigation and preparedness

Choose the correct cycle:  

1. C, B, A

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3. A, B, C

4. B, C, A

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Option 1 : C, B, A

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The correct answer is C, B, A.

Key Points
Disaster Management Plan (DMP)  is a continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing,
coordinating, and implementing measures that are necessary or expedient for disaster management. It
consists of four cyclic steps:

Disaster preparedness:

It is an ongoing multi-sectoral activity that is carried out prior to the disaster.


It involves the coordination of a variety of sectors to carry out:
Evaluation of the risk.
Adopting standards and regulations.
Organizing communication and response mechanism.
Ensuring all resources- ready and easily mobilized.
Developing public awareness and education programs.
Coordinating information with news media.
Performing disaster simulation exercises.

Disaster response:

It involves activities during a disaster.


It is the immediate reaction to disaster as the disaster is anticipated, or soon after it begins in
order to assess the needs, reduce the suffering, and spread of the disaster.
It involves:
Mass evacuation.
Search and rescue.
Emergency medical services.
Securing food and water.
Maintenance of Law & Order

Disaster recovery:

It involves activities after a disaster.


It occurs after the emergency is over and displaced people return to their place of origin.

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It encompasses community recovery (including psychological), infrastructure recovery (services


and lifelines), economy recovery (financial, political), and environmental
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It involves:
Rehabilitation-restoration of basic social functions.
Providing temporary shelters.
Stress debriefing for responders and victims.
Economic rehabilitation.
Psycho-social rehabilitation.
Scientific damage assessment.
Rebuilding homes.
Permanently repairing and rebuilding infrastructures. 

Disaster mitigation:

It involves activities that will reduce the effects of future disasters of a similar kind.
It involves:
Planning control.
Training and education.
Economic assistance.
Subsidies.
Facilities-refugee points, storage.
The requirement to conform with design codes.
Checking compliance of controls on site.
Court proceedings, fines, closure orders.

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Disaster Management Question 2:

Preparedness are the measures taken before a disaster event that is aimed to minimize:

A. Loss of life

B. Disruption of critical services

C. Damage when the disaster occurs

Choose the correct option:

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1. A and C only

2. A, B and C

3. A and B only

4. B and C only

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : A, B and C

Disaster Management Question 2 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is A, B and C.

Key Points
Being prepared means taking measures to lessen the effects of disasters is referred to
as Preparedness.
It is the measures taken before a disaster event that is aimed to minimize:
Loss of life​
Damage when the disaster occurs
Disruption of critical services
More people and assets are at risk from disasters as a result of rising populations, rapid and
unplanned urbanisation, climate change, environmental degradation, and pervasive poverty.

Additional Information
The idea and practice of disaster risk reduction are to lessen the likelihood of catastrophes
occurring by methodically identifying and minimising the causes of disasters.
Mitigation is the process of reducing or eliminating the effects and risks of hazards through
proactive actions conducted in advance of an emergency or disaster.
Rescue is one aspect of post-disaster risk reduction. Other aspects include warning, evacuation,
search, and rescue, as well as urgent aid.
Relief: To respond to communities that are disaster victims by offering assistance in the form of
food packages, water, medication, temporary housing, relief camps, etc.
Recovery: This stage focuses on helping disaster victims, restoring damaged infrastructure, and
repairing any harm done.

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Disaster Management Question 3:

Disaster management plan was launched by ministry of Home affair in

1. 2005

2. 2011

3. 2016

4. 2020

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 2016

Disaster Management Question 3 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is 2016.

Key Points
 Disaster management plan in India:

The National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) was released in 2016, it is the first ever national plan
prepared in the country for disaster management. With National Disaster Management Plan (2016),
India has aligned its National plan with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

Vison:

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Make India disaster resilient, achieve substantial disaster risk reduction, and significantly decrease the
Englishand environmental
losses of life, livelihoods, and assets – economic, physical, social, cultural,  by
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maximizing the ability to cope with disasters at all levels of administration as well as among
communities.

Objectives:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides for the integration of measures for the prevention
of disasters and mitigation into the development plans and projects In accordance with the
guidelines of the National Disaster Management  Authority (NDMA).
The NDMA had prepared the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) in 2016 and then
further revised it in 2019.
NDMA has also issued 33 guidelines for management of various disasters on various cross-
cutting issues
Invest in disaster risk reduction for resilience through structural, non-structural and financial
measures, as well as comprehensive capacity development.
Increase resilience and prevent the emergence of new disaster risks and reduce the existing risks

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Disaster Management Question 4:

It is argued that development programmes enhanced disaster risks; one of the ways to
counter this is

1. Reduce development oriented activities

2. Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies

3. Use traditional practices in agriculture and industry

4. Generate a campaign that development is important in spite of disaster risks

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Option 2 : Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies

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Correct answer is Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies.

Key Points
Disaster Risk is known for being the indicator of the poor development.
To reduce the disaster risks Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies will be introduced.
Disaster Risk Reduction is nothing but a part of sustainable development.
It involves the society, government and also non-governmental organizations.
It helps in assisting the members in developing and also delivering services.
Those services include protecting lives, livelihoods and property from the natural hazard.

Additional Information
As a part of Disaster Risk Reduction Sendai Framework is initiated.
It was launched at the 3rd United Nations World conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in the
year 2015.
It was held at Sendai in Japan.
It is also known for being the successor of Hyogo Framework for Action.
It was introduced mainly to guide the multi hazard management of disaster risk.
India has initiated Coalition for Disaster Infrastructure Society as a part of DRR.

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Disaster Management Question 5:

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) works under which ministry in the Central
Government?

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1. Finance Ministry

2. Home Ministry

3. Defence Ministry

4. Environmental Ministry

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Home Ministry

Disaster Management Question 5 Detailed Solution

Correct answer is Home Ministry.

Key Points
NDRF stands for the abbrevation of National Disaster Response Force.
It comes under the Home Ministry which was estabilished in the year 2006.
The head quarters of NDRF located in New Delhi.
It works under the National Disaster Management Authority which provides guidelines for
disaster management.
There are 12 battalions in the NDRF at present.
They are deployed across the country to provide the immediate response.

Additional Information
The DMA 2005 has initiated the National Disaster Response force.
It was initiated for the specialized response to the Natural and also man-made disasters.
They have to acquire and upgrade its training and skills.
It is known for being the only dedicated disaster response force in the world.
It contains the experienced paramilitary personnel.
It is specially trained and equipped for the disaster response.
It imparts the operational level training to the State Response forces.

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Disaster Management Question 6 Download Solution PDF

Find out the main objective of the search and Rescue team from the following

I. Rescue the survivors trapped under debris.

II. Provide First Aid service to the trapped survivors.

III. Handover, recover and dispose of the deceased bodies.

IV. Listen to all sources of information.

1. I, II and IV

2. II, III and IV

3. I, III and IV

4. I, II and III

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : I, II and III

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The Correct Answer is I, II, and III

Key Points
The goals of search and rescue operations are to Rescue the greatest number of people in the
shortest amount of time. Rescue lightly trapped victims first. The most important person in a
rescue attempt is the rescuer.
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The main objectives of a Search and Rescue team are:


Rescue the survivors trapped under the debris of the damaged buildings.   
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Provide First Aid services to the trapped survivors and to send them for medical care.   
Take immediate necessary actions, as for temporary support and protection to endangered
collapsed buildings to structures.   
Hand over, recover and dispose of the bodies of the deceased.   
Train, demonstrate and raise awareness on how to use the local materials for rescuing the
community people.    

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Objectives;
To rescue the survivors trapped under the debris, from the damaged buildings, or from a
cyclonic storm surge, flood, earthquake, and fire.
To provide First Aid services to the trapped survivors and to dispatch them for medical care.
To take immediate necessary actions, as necessary, for temporary support and protection
to endangered collapsed buildings to structures.
To hand over, recover, and dispose of the bodies of the deceased.
Train, demonstrate, and raise awareness on how to use the local materials for self-rescue
amongst the community.

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Disaster Management Question 7 Download Solution PDF

Which one of the following ministries is the Nodal Ministry at the centre for coordinating
disaster management activities for all natural disaster except drought ?

1. Ministry of Agriculture

2. Ministry of Home Affairs

3. Ministry of Civil Aviation

4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Ministry of Home Affairs

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The Correct Answer is the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Key Points
The institutional and policy mechanisms for carrying out response, relief and rehabilitation have
been well-established since Independence.
These mechanisms have proved to be robust and effective insofar as response, relief and
rehabilitation are concerned. 
At the national level, the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal Ministry for all matters concerning
disaster management.
The Central Relief Commissioner (CRC) in the Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal officer to
coordinate relief operations for natural disasters.
The CRC receives information relating to forecasting/warning of a natural calamity from
India Meteorological Department (IMD) or from Central Water Commission of Ministry of
Water Resources on a continuing basis. 

Additional Information

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Disaster Management Question 8 Download Solution PDF

Who among the following is the first to respond when a disaster strikes ?

1. N.G.O.

2. Local administration

3. Affected community members

4. Local community members

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Option 2 : Local administration

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The Correct Answer is Local administration

Key Points
Role of local administration in a disaster
Your local administration has first-hand knowledge of your community's social, economic,
infrastructure, and environmental needs, helping them to provide support in a disaster.
The role of local administration under the Disaster Management Act 2003 is to:
have a disaster response capability
approve a local disaster management plan
ensure local disaster information is promptly given to the District Disaster Coordinator.

Additional Information
Local disaster management groups
Local governments appoint local disaster management groups.
Their role is to:
develop, review and assess effective disaster management practices
help local government to prepare a local disaster management plan
ensure the community knows how to respond in a disaster
identify and coordinate disaster resources
manage local disaster operations
ensure local disaster management and disaster operations integrate with state disaster
management.

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Disaster Management Question 9 Download Solution PDF

Consider the following statements :

(a) The Disaster Management Act was passed by the Parliament in 2005.

(b) The Union Home Minister Acts as a Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority
(NDMA).

(c) The NDMA may have not more than nine members including Vice-Chairman.

(d) The tenure of the members of NDMA shall be five years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. (a), (b) and (c)

2. (a), (c) and (d)

3. (b), (c) and (d)

4. All above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : (a), (c) and (d)

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The correct answer is (a), (c), and (d).

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Key Points
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster
management in India.
The Disaster Management Act was passed by Parliament in 2005.
The NDMA may have not more than Nine members including Vice-Chairman.
Hence, Options (a), (c) and (d) are correct.
The Prime Minister acts as a Chairperson of the NDMA instead of the Union Home Minister.
Hence statement b is not correct.

Additional Information
The NDMA came into Existence.
The origin of NDMA dates back to August 1999 when the government of India set up a High
Powered Committee (HPC) to make recommendations for preparing disaster management
plans while also suggesting effective mitigations mechanisms.
Similarly, the National Committee was set up in 2001 post the Gujarat earthquake for the
same purpose.
The Government enacted the Disaster Management Act 2005, institutionalizing NDMA.
Main Objective of NDMA.
The objective of the NDMA is "To build a safer and disaster resilient India by a holistic, pro-
active, technology-driven and sustainable development strategy that involves all
stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness, and mitigation."

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Read the following statements about the 'Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar' :

a. The Government of West Bengal instituted an annual award titled 'Subash Chandra Bose Aapda
Prabandhan Puraskar' with the cooperation of the Central Government.

b. All Indian citizens and organisations, who/which have excelled in areas of disaster management are
eligible for the award.

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c. 8th Battalion of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Ghaziabad was selected for the award for
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Choose the correct 'statement/s.

1. a and c only

2. a only

3. a and b only

4. b and c only

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : b and c only

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The correct answer is b and c only.

Key Points
The Government of India has established an annual award to recognise outstanding efforts in
disaster management by Indian individuals and institutions Subhash Chandra Bose inspired the
name Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar.
The National Disaster Management Authority is in charge of the administrative aspects of the
award NDMA.
A total of three prizes will be awarded. These awards are available to both institutions and
individuals.
If it is an institution, the winner will receive a certificate and a cash reward of Rs. 51 lakhs. The
Institution will only use this cash incentive for Disaster Management-related initiatives.
If the awardee is a person, the recipient will also get a certificate and Rs. 5,000,000 in cash.
The recipients of the award are presented every year on January 23, the date of Netaji Subhash
Chandra Bose's birth.​

Additional Information
The award was created to recognise the labour and efforts put forth by the civil society in the area
of disaster management to assist the local population in any way.
Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management and Professor Vinod Sharma have both received the
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2022 in recognition of their excellent
achievements to disaster management in the institutional and individual categories, respectively.
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Who among the following is the most affected during the famine?

1. Bank workers

2. Doctors

3. Traders

4. Workers

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Workers

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The correct answer is workers.

Key Points
Famine is a widespread condition in which many people in a country or region are unable to
access adequate food supplies.
Famines cause a lack of food.
The most affected people during the famines are workers.
Workers are hard hit by these calamities as they work in the unorganized sector.
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They do not have job security and are dependent on daily wages for their livelihood.
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 Thus, we can say that workers are the most affected during famines.

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Which one of the following is mainly considered manmade disaster ?

1. Fire

2. Landslide

3. Drought

4. Erosion

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Fire

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The Correct Answer is Fire

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Fire Accident - Man-made Disasters.


Human-caused fires result from campfires left unattended,English
the burning of debris,
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use and malfunctions, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson. 
Lightning is one of the two natural causes of fires.
Man-made hazards are disruptions of a massive scale over a short or long period of time,
caused by human action or inaction.
These disasters cause economic damage, loss of life, health emergencies, etc.
Man-made disasters can be classified into Sudden disasters, Continuing disasters, and
Armed conflicts.

Additional Information
Disasters have been a part of human life since the beginning of time.
Man-made Disasters in India
Bhopal Gas tragedy
Recalling the night of December 2-3 1984 in Bhopal still sends a shiver down the spine of
those who were there that fateful night when toxic Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) 
gas leaked from the factory owned by Union Carbide. The gas silently spread out engulfing
the densely populated areas around the factory.

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Find out the main objective of the search and Rescue team from the following
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I. Rescue the survivors trapped under debris.

II. Provide First Aid service to the trapped survivors.

III. Handover, recover and dispose of the deceased bodies.

IV. Listen to all sources of information.

1. I, II and IV

2. II, III and IV

3. I, III and IV

4. I, II and III

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : I, II and III

Disaster Management Question 13 Detailed Solution

The Correct Answer is I, II, and III

Key Points
The goals of search and rescue operations are to Rescue the greatest number of people in the
shortest amount of time. Rescue lightly trapped victims first. The most important person in a
rescue attempt is the rescuer.
The main objectives of a Search and Rescue team are:
Rescue the survivors trapped under the debris of the damaged buildings.   
Provide First Aid services to the trapped survivors and to send them for medical care.   
Take immediate necessary actions, as for temporary support and protection to endangered
collapsed buildings to structures.   
Hand over, recover and dispose of the bodies of the deceased.   
Train, demonstrate and raise awareness on how to use the local materials for rescuing the
community people.    

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Objectives;
To rescue the survivors trapped under the debris, from the damaged buildings, or from a
cyclonic storm surge, flood, earthquake, and fire.
To provide First Aid services to the trapped survivors and to dispatch them for medical care.
To take immediate necessary actions, as necessary, for temporary support and protection
to endangered collapsed buildings to structures.
To hand over, recover, and dispose of the bodies of the deceased.
Train, demonstrate, and raise awareness on how to use the local materials for self-rescue
amongst the community.

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Disaster Management Question 14:

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) works under which ministry in the Central
Government?

1. Finance Ministry

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3. Defence Ministry

4. Environmental Ministry

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Home Ministry

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Correct answer is Home Ministry.

Key Points
NDRF stands for the abbrevation of National Disaster Response Force.
It comes under the Home Ministry which was estabilished in the year 2006.
The head quarters of NDRF located in New Delhi.
It works under the National Disaster Management Authority which provides guidelines for
disaster management.
There are 12 battalions in the NDRF at present.
They are deployed across the country to provide the immediate response.

Additional Information
The DMA 2005 has initiated the National Disaster Response force.
It was initiated for the specialized response to the Natural and also man-made disasters.
They have to acquire and upgrade its training and skills.
It is known for being the only dedicated disaster response force in the world.
It contains the experienced paramilitary personnel.
It is specially trained and equipped for the disaster response.
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Disaster Management Question 15:

National Disaster Management Authority prepares

1. National Policy on Disaster Management

2. National Policy on Natural Hazards

3. National Policy on Disaster Mitigation

4. National Policy on Disasters & Hazards

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : National Policy on Disaster Management

Disaster Management Question 15 Detailed Solution

The correct answer is National Policy on Disaster Management.


Key Points
The National Disaster Management Authority makes the National Policy on Disaster
Management.
The Disaster Management Act, introduced by Parliament, was notified in the Gazette of India on
December 26th, 2005.
This policy aims at prevention, preparedness, and resilience at all levels through knowledge,
innovation, and education.

It encourages mitigation measures based on technology, traditional wisdom, and environmental


sustainability.
It mainstreams disaster management into development.

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