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State Disaster Management

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of State Disaster Management in India. It covers various aspects of disaster management, including preparedness, response, and recovery.
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Which agency is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts at the state level in India?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  2. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)

  3. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)

  4. Block Disaster Management Authority (BDMA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is the nodal agency responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts at the state level in India.

What is the primary objective of the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) in India?

  1. To provide financial assistance to disaster-affected states

  2. To coordinate disaster management efforts between different agencies

  3. To develop disaster preparedness and response plans

  4. To conduct disaster relief operations


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) is to develop disaster preparedness and response plans at the national, state, and district levels.

Which of the following is not a component of the State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) in India?

  1. Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis

  2. Disaster preparedness and mitigation measures

  3. Disaster response and relief operations

  4. Disaster recovery and rehabilitation measures


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disaster recovery and rehabilitation measures are not a component of the State Disaster Management Plan (SDMP) in India. They are covered under the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP).

What is the role of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in India?

  1. To coordinate disaster management efforts at the district level

  2. To develop disaster preparedness and response plans for the district

  3. To conduct disaster relief operations in the district

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts at the district level, developing disaster preparedness and response plans for the district, and conducting disaster relief operations in the district.

Which of the following is not a type of disaster that can occur in India?

  1. Earthquakes

  2. Floods

  3. Droughts

  4. Volcanic eruptions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Volcanic eruptions are not a type of disaster that can occur in India.

What is the most common type of disaster that occurs in India?

  1. Earthquakes

  2. Floods

  3. Droughts

  4. Cyclones


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Floods are the most common type of disaster that occurs in India.

Which state in India is most prone to earthquakes?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sikkim is the state in India that is most prone to earthquakes.

Which state in India is most prone to floods?

  1. Assam

  2. Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assam is the state in India that is most prone to floods.

Which state in India is most prone to droughts?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the state in India that is most prone to droughts.

Which state in India is most prone to cyclones?

  1. Odisha

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha is the state in India that is most prone to cyclones.

What is the primary objective of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India?

  1. To provide financial assistance to disaster-affected states

  2. To coordinate disaster management efforts between different agencies

  3. To develop disaster preparedness and response plans

  4. To conduct disaster relief operations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is to conduct disaster relief operations in India.

Which of the following is not a component of the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) in India?

  1. Central Government's contribution

  2. State Government's contribution

  3. Public donations

  4. Foreign aid


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Foreign aid is not a component of the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) in India.

What is the role of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) in India?

  1. To coordinate disaster management efforts at the state level

  2. To develop disaster preparedness and response plans for the state

  3. To conduct disaster relief operations in the state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts at the state level, developing disaster preparedness and response plans for the state, and conducting disaster relief operations in the state.

Which of the following is not a type of disaster relief operation that can be conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India?

  1. Search and rescue operations

  2. Medical assistance

  3. Food distribution

  4. Cash assistance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cash assistance is not a type of disaster relief operation that can be conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India.

What is the role of the community in disaster management in India?

  1. To participate in disaster preparedness and response activities

  2. To provide support to disaster-affected communities

  3. To hold the government accountable for disaster management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The community plays a vital role in disaster management in India by participating in disaster preparedness and response activities, providing support to disaster-affected communities, and holding the government accountable for disaster management.

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