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Agricultural Disaster Management Laws

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Which act provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

  1. Disaster Management Act, 2005

  2. National Disaster Management Act, 2005

  3. National Disaster Management Authority Act, 2005

  4. National Disaster Management Policy, 2005


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Disaster Management Act, 2005 is the primary legislation that governs disaster management in India. It provides for the establishment of the NDMA, which is responsible for coordinating and overseeing disaster management efforts at the national level.

What is the main objective of the National Disaster Management Act, 2005?

  1. To provide relief to victims of disasters

  2. To prevent disasters from occurring

  3. To mitigate the impact of disasters

  4. To promote sustainable development


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main objective of the National Disaster Management Act, 2005 is to mitigate the impact of disasters by promoting disaster preparedness and response, and by providing relief to victims of disasters.

Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Disaster Management Act, 2005?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. Ministry of Agriculture

  3. Ministry of Environment and Forests

  4. Ministry of Water Resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for implementing the National Disaster Management Act, 2005. It is also responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts and providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters.

What is the role of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

  1. To prepare national disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response efforts

  3. To provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  4. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The NDMA is responsible for preparing national disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts, providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation.

Which of the following is not a function of the NDMA?

  1. Preparing national disaster management plans

  2. Coordinating disaster response efforts

  3. Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  4. Implementing disaster relief programs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NDMA is responsible for preparing national disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts, and providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters. It is not responsible for implementing disaster relief programs, which is the responsibility of the state governments.

What is the role of the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs)?

  1. To prepare state disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response efforts within the state

  3. To provide financial assistance to districts and local bodies affected by disasters

  4. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The SDMAs are responsible for preparing state disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the state, providing financial assistance to districts and local bodies affected by disasters, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state.

Which of the following is not a function of the SDMAs?

  1. Preparing state disaster management plans

  2. Coordinating disaster response efforts within the state

  3. Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  4. Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SDMAs are responsible for preparing state disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the state, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state. They are not responsible for providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters, which is the responsibility of the NDMA.

What is the role of the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs)?

  1. To prepare district disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response efforts within the district

  3. To provide financial assistance to villages and towns affected by disasters

  4. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The DDMAs are responsible for preparing district disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the district, providing financial assistance to villages and towns affected by disasters, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district.

Which of the following is not a function of the DDMAs?

  1. Preparing district disaster management plans

  2. Coordinating disaster response efforts within the district

  3. Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  4. Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The DDMAs are responsible for preparing district disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the district, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district. They are not responsible for providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters, which is the responsibility of the NDMA and the SDMAs.

What is the role of the Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs)?

  1. To prepare village disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response efforts within the village

  3. To provide financial assistance to households affected by disasters

  4. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The VDMCs are responsible for preparing village disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the village, providing financial assistance to households affected by disasters, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village.

Which of the following is not a function of the VDMCs?

  1. Preparing village disaster management plans

  2. Coordinating disaster response efforts within the village

  3. Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  4. Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The VDMCs are responsible for preparing village disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response efforts within the village, and promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village. They are not responsible for providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters, which is the responsibility of the NDMA, the SDMAs, and the DDMAs.

What is the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)?

  1. A fund established by the central government to provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters

  2. A fund established by the state governments to provide financial assistance to districts and local bodies affected by disasters

  3. A fund established by the district governments to provide financial assistance to villages and towns affected by disasters

  4. A fund established by the village governments to provide financial assistance to households affected by disasters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDRF is a fund established by the central government to provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters. It is used to provide relief to victims of disasters, to undertake rescue and relief operations, and to restore damaged infrastructure.

Who is eligible to receive financial assistance from the NDRF?

  1. States and union territories affected by disasters

  2. Districts and local bodies affected by disasters

  3. Villages and towns affected by disasters

  4. Households affected by disasters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDRF is used to provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters. It is not used to provide financial assistance to districts, local bodies, villages, towns, or households.

What is the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF)?

  1. A fund established by the central government to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation

  2. A fund established by the state governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation

  3. A fund established by the district governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation

  4. A fund established by the village governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDMF is a fund established by the central government to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation. It is used to support projects that aim to reduce the risk of disasters and to mitigate their impact.

Who is eligible to receive financial assistance from the NDMF?

  1. States and union territories

  2. Districts and local bodies

  3. Villages and towns

  4. Households


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NDMF is used to provide financial assistance to states and union territories to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation. It is not used to provide financial assistance to districts, local bodies, villages, towns, or households.

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