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Questions and Answers
Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India?
Who heads the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India?
- The Chief Minister
- The President
- The Defense Minister
- The Prime Minister (correct)
What is the primary mandate of NDMA in India?
What is the primary mandate of NDMA in India?
- Lay down policies, plans, and guidelines for Disaster Management (correct)
- Enforce environmental regulations
- Manage international relations during disasters
- Conduct rescue operations during disasters
What is the vision of India regarding Disaster Management?
What is the vision of India regarding Disaster Management?
- Isolation from global disasters
- Rapid recovery after disasters
- Complete eradication of all disasters
- Development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response (correct)
How does the Indian government plan to accomplish its vision for Disaster Management?
How does the Indian government plan to accomplish its vision for Disaster Management?
What is the aim of the Indian government in mitigating disasters?
What is the aim of the Indian government in mitigating disasters?