Disaster Management — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is/are correct? 1. It is chaired by the Union Home Minister. 2. It is responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management. 3. It approves the National Disaster Management Plan. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are the 'Priorities for Action' under the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030? 1. Understanding disaster risk. 2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk. 3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience. 4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to 'Build Back Better'. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following technologies are commonly used in disaster management for early warning and damage assessment? 1. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2. Remote Sensing (Satellite Imagery) 3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) 4. Blockchain Technology Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding India's disaster profile: 1. The Himalayan region and the Indo-Gangetic plains are highly seismic zones. 2. Coastal states like Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are primarily vulnerable to droughts. 3. Urban flooding is a growing concern due to rapid urbanization and inadequate drainage systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Build Back Better' principle, often discussed in the context of disaster management, primarily refers to: