Understanding Disasters and Vulnerability in India
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What does the Disaster Management Act of 2005 define Disaster Management as?

  • A process that assesses the economic consequences of a disaster
  • An integrated process of planning, organizing, and coordinating measures necessary for various aspects of disaster management (correct)
  • A standalone process of organizing and coordinating measures for disaster prevention only
  • A process that solely focuses on rescue and relief operations during a disaster
  • Who is responsible for the supervision, direction, and control of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?

  • National Executive Committee (NEC)
  • District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
  • State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
  • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) (correct)
  • Who heads the National Executive Committee (NEC) in India?

  • Chief Minister
  • Union Home Secretary (correct)
  • District Collector
  • Prime Minister
  • What level of disaster is indicated when a disaster affects many people in a given area or community?

    <p>Epidemic Level Disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who ensures that the guidelines framed by the NDMA and SDMA are followed at the District level?

    <p>District Collectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster?

    <p>Avalanche</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 as discussed in the text?

    <p>To establish a framework for disaster response and recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a disaster?

    <p>It exceeds the affected society's capacity to handle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disaster, as classified in the text, involves the release of hazardous substances?

    <p>Industrial Disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

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