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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The Disaster Management Act 2005, represents paradigm shift from a relief-centric approach to one of proactive prevention, mitigation and preparedness.
Reason (R) : With proactive approach all natural hazards can be easily avoided.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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CUET PG 2026 Agri-Business Management Question Paper (25-Mar-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct

Assertion (A) Analysis: Disaster Management Act 2005 Shift

The Assertion (A) states that the Disaster Management Act 2005 marked a significant change. It moved India's approach from being mainly about relief after a disaster to focusing on proactive measures like prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. This is factually correct, as the Act aimed to institutionalize disaster risk reduction.

Reason (R) Analysis: Avoiding Natural Hazards

The Reason (R) claims that all natural hazards can be easily avoided through a proactive approach. While proactive measures significantly reduce the impact and risk associated with natural hazards, they cannot completely avoid all natural hazards. Hazards like earthquakes or tsunamis are natural phenomena that cannot be prevented entirely. The goal is to manage their effects, not necessarily to avoid the hazard itself. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.

Conclusion: Statement Validity

Based on the analysis:

  • Assertion (A) is correct.
  • Reason (R) is incorrect.

Thus, the correct option is that (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct.

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