Disaster Management Framework — Prelims Questions

Which of the following bodies is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and is responsible for laying down policies for disaster management?

Consider the following statements regarding the Disaster Management Act, 2005: 1. It mandates the establishment of District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) chaired by the District Collector. 2. It shifted India's approach from a reactive to a proactive and holistic disaster management strategy. 3. It provides for the constitution of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a legally binding international agreement. 2. India's National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) 2016 is aligned with its four priority areas. 3. It emphasizes 'Build Back Better' in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?

Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional basis of disaster management in India: 1. Disaster management is exclusively a Union subject under the Seventh Schedule. 2. Article 246 allows both the Union and State governments to legislate on disaster management. 3. The Disaster Management Act, 2005, draws its legislative competence from the Concurrent List. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?