Non-structural Mitigation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following are considered non-structural mitigation measures in disaster management? 1. Construction of embankments along rivers 2. Implementation of early warning systems 3. Enforcing strict building codes 4. Developing community-based disaster management plans 5. Building cyclone shelters

Consider the following statements regarding the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030): 1. It is a legally binding international agreement. 2. It emphasizes a shift from disaster management to disaster risk reduction. 3. It promotes investment in structural mitigation measures over non-structural ones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of land use planning as a non-structural mitigation measure?

The 'Room for the River' program, an international best practice in flood management, primarily exemplifies which non-structural mitigation measure?

Which of the following statements best describes the 'last-mile connectivity' challenge in early warning systems?