Disaster Response and Relief

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Disaster Response and Relief, including preparedness, response, and recovery.
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Which Indian law provides the legal framework for disaster management?

  1. The Disaster Management Act, 2005

  2. The National Disaster Management Authority Act, 2006

  3. The National Disaster Response Force Act, 2010

  4. The National Disaster Relief Fund Act, 2012


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 is the primary legislation that governs disaster management in India. It provides the legal framework for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

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

  1. To lay down policies and guidelines for disaster management

  2. To coordinate and supervise the implementation of disaster management plans

  3. To provide financial assistance to states and union territories for disaster relief

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NDMA is responsible for laying down policies and guidelines for disaster management, coordinating and supervising the implementation of disaster management plans, and providing financial assistance to states and union territories for disaster relief.

Which agency is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the national level?

  1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  2. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

  3. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)

  4. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NDRF is the nodal agency for coordinating disaster response at the national level. It is responsible for providing immediate response to disasters, including search and rescue operations, medical assistance, and relief distribution.

What is the role of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?

  1. To prepare and implement state-level disaster management plans

  2. To coordinate disaster response within the state

  3. To provide financial assistance to local governments for disaster relief

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The SDMA is responsible for preparing and implementing state-level disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response within the state, and providing financial assistance to local governments for disaster relief.

Which agency is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the district level?

  1. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

  2. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

  3. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)

  4. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The DDMA is responsible for coordinating disaster response at the district level. It is responsible for preparing and implementing district-level disaster management plans, coordinating disaster response within the district, and providing financial assistance to local governments for disaster relief.

What is the role of the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to states and union territories for disaster relief

  2. To fund disaster preparedness and mitigation measures

  3. To support research and development in disaster management

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NDRF is used to provide financial assistance to states and union territories for disaster relief, fund disaster preparedness and mitigation measures, and support research and development in disaster management.

Which of the following is not a component of disaster preparedness?

  1. Risk assessment

  2. Early warning systems

  3. Public awareness and education

  4. Disaster response planning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disaster preparedness includes risk assessment, early warning systems, and public awareness and education. Disaster response planning is a component of disaster response, not disaster preparedness.

What is the purpose of an early warning system?

  1. To provide timely information about impending disasters

  2. To help people prepare for and respond to disasters

  3. To reduce the impact of disasters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An early warning system is designed to provide timely information about impending disasters, help people prepare for and respond to disasters, and reduce the impact of disasters.

Which of the following is not a component of disaster response?

  1. Search and rescue operations

  2. Medical assistance

  3. Relief distribution

  4. Disaster preparedness planning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disaster response includes search and rescue operations, medical assistance, and relief distribution. Disaster preparedness planning is a component of disaster preparedness, not disaster response.

What is the purpose of disaster recovery?

  1. To restore essential services and infrastructure

  2. To provide financial assistance to affected communities

  3. To support long-term recovery and reconstruction

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disaster recovery includes restoring essential services and infrastructure, providing financial assistance to affected communities, and supporting long-term recovery and reconstruction.

Which of the following is not a component of disaster recovery?

  1. Debris removal

  2. Temporary housing

  3. Mental health support

  4. Disaster preparedness planning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disaster recovery includes debris removal, temporary housing, and mental health support. Disaster preparedness planning is a component of disaster preparedness, not disaster recovery.

What is the role of the community in disaster management?

  1. To participate in disaster preparedness and response activities

  2. To provide support to affected communities

  3. To advocate for policies and programs that reduce disaster risk

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The community plays a vital role in disaster management by participating in disaster preparedness and response activities, providing support to affected communities, and advocating for policies and programs that reduce disaster risk.

Which of the following is not a principle of disaster management?

  1. Prevention

  2. Mitigation

  3. Response

  4. Recovery

  5. Punishment


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The principles of disaster management include prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. Punishment is not a principle of disaster management.

What is the goal of disaster management?

  1. To reduce the risk of disasters

  2. To minimize the impact of disasters

  3. To promote sustainable development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of disaster management is to reduce the risk of disasters, minimize the impact of disasters, and promote sustainable development.

Which of the following is not a challenge in disaster management?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Lack of coordination

  3. Lack of political will

  4. Lack of public awareness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of resources, lack of coordination, and lack of political will are all challenges in disaster management. Lack of public awareness is not a challenge in disaster management.

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