Static Quiz 26 April 2025 (Disaster Management)
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Static Quiz 26 April 2025 (Disaster Management) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Who is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India, who is the ex-officio chairperson of the authority.
IncorrectAnswer: (b) Prime Minister of India
Explanation:The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is chaired by the Prime Minister of India, who is the ex-officio chairperson of the authority.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Assertion (A): District Magistrates play a central role in disaster management at the local level.
Reason (R): They head the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).CorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is true: District Magistrates are indeed key to disaster management at the local level.
• Reason (R) is also true: District Magistrates head the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), which is responsible for disaster preparedness and response at the district level.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation
Explanation:
• Assertion (A) is true: District Magistrates are indeed key to disaster management at the local level.
• Reason (R) is also true: District Magistrates head the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), which is responsible for disaster preparedness and response at the district level. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following:
• The Act empowers the Centre to issue binding directions to States.
• It provides a legal framework for disaster response and relief but not prevention.
• State Governments can constitute their own SDMAs.
Which of the above are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Disaster Management Act, 2005 empowers the Centre to issue binding directions to states in disaster management matters.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Act provides a framework for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and relief. Sections 6 and 11 mandate the NDMA and SDMAs to prepare disaster management plans, which include prevention strategies.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Act allows State Governments to establish their own State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) to oversee disaster management at the state level.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct: The Disaster Management Act, 2005 empowers the Centre to issue binding directions to states in disaster management matters.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Act provides a framework for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and relief. Sections 6 and 11 mandate the NDMA and SDMAs to prepare disaster management plans, which include prevention strategies.
• Statement 3 is correct: The Act allows State Governments to establish their own State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs) to oversee disaster management at the state level. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Disaster is defined under the Act as a situation causing:
• Substantial loss of life
• Destruction of property
• Disruption of community life
Select the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• According to the Disaster Management Act, a disaster is defined as an event or situation causing substantial loss of life, destruction of property, and disruption of community life.IncorrectAnswer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation:
• According to the Disaster Management Act, a disaster is defined as an event or situation causing substantial loss of life, destruction of property, and disruption of community life. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following is not a function of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?
CorrectAnswer: (a) Approving national disaster policies
Explanation:
• The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is responsible for coordinating state-level responses, laying down guidelines for state departments, and evaluating preparedness within the state.
• Approving national disaster policies is the responsibility of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), not the SDMA.IncorrectAnswer: (a) Approving national disaster policies
Explanation:
• The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is responsible for coordinating state-level responses, laying down guidelines for state departments, and evaluating preparedness within the state.
• Approving national disaster policies is the responsibility of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), not the SDMA.
