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Public Awareness and Education on Disaster Management

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge and understanding of public awareness and education on disaster management.
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Which Indian government agency is responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts?

  1. Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. National Disaster Management Authority

  3. State Disaster Management Authorities

  4. District Disaster Management Authorities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the nodal agency at the national level for disaster management in India.

What is the primary objective of the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

  1. To provide relief and rehabilitation to disaster-affected people

  2. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation

  3. To establish a national disaster management framework

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 aims to provide relief and rehabilitation to disaster-affected people, promote disaster preparedness and mitigation, and establish a national disaster management framework.

Which of the following is not a component of the National Disaster Management Framework?

  1. National Disaster Management Authority

  2. State Disaster Management Authorities

  3. District Disaster Management Authorities

  4. Local Disaster Management Committees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Local Disaster Management Committees are not a component of the National Disaster Management Framework.

What is the role of State Disaster Management Authorities in disaster management?

  1. To prepare and implement state disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response and relief operations

  3. To provide financial assistance to disaster-affected people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

State Disaster Management Authorities are responsible for preparing and implementing state disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response and relief operations, and providing financial assistance to disaster-affected people.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of District Disaster Management Authorities?

  1. Preparing district disaster management plans

  2. Coordinating disaster response and relief operations

  3. Providing financial assistance to disaster-affected people

  4. Monitoring the implementation of disaster management plans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing financial assistance to disaster-affected people is not a responsibility of District Disaster Management Authorities.

What is the importance of public awareness and education in disaster management?

  1. It helps people understand disaster risks and vulnerabilities

  2. It promotes disaster preparedness and mitigation measures

  3. It facilitates effective disaster response and relief operations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Public awareness and education play a crucial role in disaster management by helping people understand disaster risks and vulnerabilities, promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation measures, and facilitating effective disaster response and relief operations.

Which of the following is not a method of public awareness and education on disaster management?

  1. Public service announcements

  2. School and community education programs

  3. Media campaigns

  4. Door-to-door campaigns


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Door-to-door campaigns are not a common method of public awareness and education on disaster management.

What is the role of schools and educational institutions in disaster management?

  1. To educate students about disaster risks and vulnerabilities

  2. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation measures

  3. To conduct disaster drills and exercises

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Schools and educational institutions play a vital role in disaster management by educating students about disaster risks and vulnerabilities, promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation measures, and conducting disaster drills and exercises.

Which of the following is not a common type of disaster drill?

  1. Fire drill

  2. Earthquake drill

  3. Flood drill

  4. Tornado drill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tornado drills are not common in India as tornadoes are relatively rare in the country.

What is the importance of community participation in disaster management?

  1. It helps in identifying local disaster risks and vulnerabilities

  2. It promotes local ownership of disaster management initiatives

  3. It facilitates effective disaster response and relief operations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community participation in disaster management is crucial as it helps in identifying local disaster risks and vulnerabilities, promotes local ownership of disaster management initiatives, and facilitates effective disaster response and relief operations.

Which of the following is not a common method of community participation in disaster management?

  1. Community disaster management committees

  2. Community disaster preparedness plans

  3. Community disaster response teams

  4. Community disaster relief funds


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Community disaster relief funds are not a common method of community participation in disaster management.

What is the role of media in disaster management?

  1. To disseminate information about disaster risks and vulnerabilities

  2. To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation measures

  3. To provide real-time updates during disasters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media plays a crucial role in disaster management by disseminating information about disaster risks and vulnerabilities, promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation measures, and providing real-time updates during disasters.

Which of the following is not a common type of media campaign for disaster management?

  1. Public service announcements

  2. Print advertisements

  3. Radio jingles

  4. Social media campaigns


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Print advertisements are not as common as other types of media campaigns for disaster management.

What is the importance of international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. It helps in sharing best practices and lessons learned

  2. It facilitates the provision of humanitarian assistance

  3. It promotes capacity building in disaster management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

International cooperation in disaster management is important as it helps in sharing best practices and lessons learned, facilitates the provision of humanitarian assistance, and promotes capacity building in disaster management.

Which of the following is not a common type of international cooperation in disaster management?

  1. Bilateral agreements

  2. Multilateral agreements

  3. Technical assistance

  4. Financial assistance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Technical assistance is not a common type of international cooperation in disaster management.

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