Questions

(1) An active volcano Mauna Loa is located in:

a) Hawaii, USA
b) Brazil
c) Japan
d) None of the above
(2) A disease that becomes unusually widespread and even global in its reach is referred to as
a) Epidemic
b) Pandemic
c) Spanish flu
d) Hyperendemic
(3) Which of the following volcanoes is known for its most destructive volcanic eruption in
recorded history
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mauna Loa
c) Krakatoa
d) Mount St Helens
(4) Bhopal Gas Disaster is a kind of
a) Natural disaster
b) Manmade disaster
c) None of the above
d) All of the above
(5) What is Ring of Fire?
a) Belt of volcanoes in the Circum Pacific region
b) Belt of volcanoes in the mid-continental region
c) Belt of volcanoes in the mid-atlantic region
d) None of the above
(6) What is a disaster?
a) A sudden event causing significant harm, destruction, and disruption
b) Predictable natural events with minimal impact
c) Regular weather patterns experienced in a region
 d) Everyday accidents with minor consequences
(7) What is a hazard?
a) A situation that poses a threat to human life, health, property, or environment
b) A natural event without potential harm
c) A synonym for disaster
d) Planned emergency response activities
(8) What does vulnerability refer to in the context of disasters?
a) The ability of a community to prepare for disasters
b) The degree to which a system is susceptible to harm due to a hazard
c) The immediate response to a disaster
d) The strength of buildings in an earthquake-prone area
(9) Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard?
a) Unsafe building construction
b) Earthquake
c) Emergency response plan
d) Public awareness campaign
(10) Who is known as the father of modern seismology?
a) Charles Richter
b) R.D. Oldham
c) W.M. Davis
d) None of the above.
(11) What is the definition of risk in the context of decision-making and project
management?

a) The probability of achieving positive outcome

b) The uncertainty of outcomes and their consequences

c) The level of financial investment required

d) The likelihood of exceeding the budget

(12) Which of the following strategies is NOT commonly used for risk reduction?

a) Risk avoidance

b) Risk acceptance
 c) Risk escalation

d) Risk mitigation

(13) In risk analysis, what does the term "mitigation" refer to?

a) Accepting the consequences of a risk

b) Reducing the impact or probability of a risk

c) Ignoring the risk and hoping for the best

d) Amplifying the consequences of a risk

(14) Which of the following is a primary reason for conducting risk analysis in
business projects?

a) To increase project costs

b) To identify and assess potential risks

c) To speed up project completion

d) To ignore uncertainties

(15) In vulnerability analysis, what is the purpose of identifying potential

vulnerabilities?

a) To exploit them for personal gain

b) To ignore security risks

c) To assess and mitigate risks

d) To blame individuals for security breaches

(16) What is the primary goal of strategic development for vulnerability reduction?

a) To identify vulnerabilities without addressing them

b) To understand the vulnerabilities but take no action

c) To systematically reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience

d) To blame individuals responsible for vulnerabilities

(17) Which of the following is a key step in strategic development for vulnerability
reduction in organizations?
 a) Ignoring vulnerabilities to focus on strengths

b) Conducting vulnerability assessments and prioritizing actions

c) Blaming employees for security lapses

d) Avoiding any changes in existing processes

(18) What role does employee training and awareness play in reducing vulnerabilities
in an organization?

a) It increases vulnerabilities by sharing information with employees

b) It has no impact on reducing vulnerabilities

c) It helps employees recognize and mitigate security risks

d) It is irrelevant to vulnerability reduction efforts

(19) What does a vulnerability management program typically involve?

a) Ignoring vulnerabilities and hoping for the best

b) Identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities

c) Assigning blame to individuals responsible for vulnerabilities

d) Conducting vulnerability assessments without taking any action

(20) What does a vulnerability management program typically involve?

a) Ignoring vulnerabilities and hoping for the best

b) Identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities

c) Assigning blame to individuals responsible for vulnerabilities

d) Conducting vulnerability assessments without taking any action

(21) The Disaster Management Act was made in

a) 2006

b) 2003

c) 2005

d) 2009
(22) Effective hazard management largely rely on

a) a) Govt. agencies

b) b) Emergency responses

c) c) Pre-disaster planning

d) d) Volcanoes

(23) Disaster Management includes:

a) Mitigation

b) Reconstruction

c) Rehabilitation

d) All of the above

(24) Which of the following is not an atmospheric hazard

a) Epidemic in human

b) Hail

c) Heavy rainfall

d) hurricanes

(25) The level of risk of a disaster depends on

a) Nature of the hazard

b) Vulnerability of the elements which are affected

c) Economic value of the elements which are affected

d) All of the above

(26) What does disaster preparedness primarily focus on?

 a) Reacting quickly after a disaster occurs

b) Preventing natural disasters from happening

c) Anticipating and planning for potential disasters

d) Assigning blame for natural disasters

(27) 2. What is the purpose of a disaster preparedness plan?

a) To cause panic among the population

b) To outline the steps to be taken before, during, and after a disaster

c) To ignore potential risks and rely on luck

d) To blame authorities for the occurrence of disasters

(28) What role do early warnings play in disaster preparedness?

a) They create unnecessary fear and panic

b) They provide timely information to help people prepare for disasters

c) They delay emergency response efforts

d) They are not reliable and should be ignored

(29) How can Information Technology (IT) systems contribute to disaster

preparedness?

a) By causing disruptions during disasters

b) By providing real-time information, communication, and data analysis

c) By making disaster preparedness plans obsolete

d) By increasing the physical vulnerability of infrastructure

(30) How can civil engineers contribute to disaster management during the response
phase of a disaster?
 a) By delaying response efforts and making the situation worse

b) By ensuring that buildings and infrastructure remain unchanged

c) By inspecting and assessing damaged structures for safety and repair needs

d) By blaming IT professionals for communication failures

(31) The extent to which a community, structure, services or geographic area is likely
to be damaged or disrupted by the impact of particular hazard is termed as

a) Capacity

b) Vulnerability

c) Risk

d) Hazard assessment

(32) Which of the following organization is the apex authority of disaster management
in India?

a) NDA

b) NDMA

c) CDMA

d) INDR

(33) What is the purpose of a disaster response plan?

a) To cause panic among the population

b) To outline the steps to be taken before, during, and after a disaster

c) To assign blame for natural disasters

d) To predict the exact time and location of disasters

(34) Why is effective communication essential during a disaster response?

 a) To spread rumors and misinformation

b) To ensure coordination, share information, and provide instructions to the public

c) To create confusion among the rescue teams

d) To assign responsibility for the disaster

(35) What does the activation of an emergency preparedness plan involve?

a) Ignoring the plan and hoping for the best

b) Implementing the plan, involving necessary personnel, and initiating response

activities

c) Delaying the response efforts

d) Assigning blame for the disaster

(36) Why is community participation important in disaster response?

a) To exclude community members from the response efforts

b) To make decisions without considering the needs of the community

c) To ensure that response efforts align with the community's needs and resources

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(37) What is the primary goal of search and rescue operations during a disaster?

a) To delay rescue efforts

b) To blame others for the disaster

c) To save lives and retrieve people from dangerous situations

d) To assign responsibility for the disaster

(38) What is the purpose of evacuation during a disaster?

 a) To increase the vulnerability of the population

b) To rescue only a select few individuals

c) To move people from dangerous areas to safer locations

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(39) What does logistic management involve in the context of disaster response?

a) Ignoring the supply chain needs

b) Managing resources, supplies, and transportation efficiently

c) Delaying the delivery of essential goods

d) Assigning blame for the disaster

(40) What is the role of the government in disaster response?

a) To ignore the needs of the affected population

b) To provide leadership, coordinate response efforts, and ensure public safety

c) To assign blame for the disaster

d) To create chaos and confusion

(41) What is the primary goal of reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts after a
disaster?

a) To create more vulnerabilities

b) To restore and improve the affected communities' living conditions

c) To ignore the needs of the victims

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(42) What is damage assessment in the context of post-disaster recovery?

 a) Ignoring the extent of damage

b) Evaluating and documenting the destruction caused by the disaster

c) Assigning blame for the damage

d) Delaying the assessment process

(43) What do remedial measures refer to in the context of post-disaster effects?

a) Ignoring the effects and moving on

b) Taking corrective actions to alleviate the negative impacts and restore normalcy

c) Assigning blame for the effects

d) Worsening the situation

(44) Why is creating long-term job opportunities and livelihood options important after
a disaster?

a) To decrease economic stability

b) To hinder community growth

c) To promote economic recovery and self-sufficiency

d) To ignore the economic needs of the community

(45) What is a key benefit of providing job opportunities and livelihood options to
disaster-affected communities?

a) Increasing dependency on external aid

b) Empowering individuals, fostering independence, and reducing vulnerability

c) Decreasing community resilience

d) Assigning blame for the disaster

(46) What does a disaster-resistant house aim to achieve?

 a) To collapse easily during disasters

b) To withstand disasters and minimize damage to inhabitants

c) To increase vulnerability

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(47) What is the purpose of sanitation and hygiene education in post-disaster recovery
efforts?

a) To spread diseases

b) To ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of diseases in temporary shelters

c) To ignore hygiene practices

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(48) Why is awareness education crucial after a disaster?

a) To create confusion

b) To spread misinformation

c) To inform communities about safety measures, available resources, and support

d) To assign blame for the disaster

(49) How can educational institutes contribute to long-term disaster resilience?

a) By discouraging education and awareness initiatives

b) By promoting misinformation

c) By integrating disaster preparedness into the curriculum and conducting awareness

campaigns

d) By assigning blame for disasters to individuals

(50) What is the ultimate goal of involving educational institutes in disaster
management efforts?

a) To hinder community growth

b) To empower individuals and communities with knowledge, skills, and resilience to

face disasters

c) To assign blame for the disaster

d) To promote ignorance
 Answers

(1) a) Hawaii, USA

(2) b) Pandemic

(3) c) Krakatoa

(4) b) Manmade disaster

(5) a) Belt of volcanoes in the Circum Pacific region

(6) a) A sudden event causing significant harm, destruction, and disruption

(7) a) A situation that poses a threat to human life, health, property, or environment

(8) b) The degree to which a system is susceptible to harm due to a hazard

(9) b) Earthquake

(10) b) R.D. Oldham

(11) b) The uncertainty of outcomes and their consequences

(12) c) Risk escalation

(13) b) Reducing the impact or probability of a risk

(14) b) To identify and assess potential risks

(15) c) To assess and mitigate risks

(16) c) To systematically reduce vulnerabilities and enhance resilience

(17) b) Conducting vulnerability assessments and prioritizing actions

(18) c) It helps employees recognize and mitigate security risks

(19) b) Identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities

(20) b) Identifying, classifying, remediating, and mitigating vulnerabilities

(21) a) 2006

(22) c) Pre-disaster planning

(23) d) All of the above

(24) a) Epidemic in human

(25) d) All of the above

(26) c) Anticipating and planning for potential disasters

(27) b) To outline the steps to be taken before, during, and after a disaster

(28) b) They provide timely information to help people prepare for disasters

(29) b) By providing real-time information, communication, and data analysis

(30) c) By inspecting and assessing damaged structures for safety and repair needs

(31) c) Risk

(32) b) NDMA

(33) b) To outline the steps to be taken before, during, and after a disaster

(34) b) To ensure coordination, share information, and provide instructions to the public

(35) b) Implementing the plan, involving necessary personnel, and initiating response activities

(36) c) To ensure that response efforts align with the community's needs and resources

(37) c) To save lives and retrieve people from dangerous situations

(38) c) To move people from dangerous areas to safer locations

(39) b) Managing resources, supplies, and transportation efficiently

(40) b) To provide leadership, coordinate response efforts, and ensure public safety

(41) b) To restore and improve the affected communities' living conditions

(42) b) Evaluating and documenting the destruction caused by the disaster

(43) b) Taking corrective actions to alleviate the negative impacts and restore normalcy

(44) c) To promote economic recovery and self-sufficiency

(45) b) Empowering individuals, fostering independence, and reducing vulnerability

(46) b) To withstand disasters and minimize damage to inhabitants

(47) b) To ensure cleanliness and prevent the spread of diseases in temporary shelters

(48) c) To inform communities about safety measures, available resources, and support

(49) c) By integrating disaster preparedness into the curriculum and conducting awareness
campaigns

(50) b) To empower individuals and communities with knowledge, skills, and resilience to face
disasters