Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)List I (Activity) List II (Phase) (a) Restoration of life lines (1) Response (b) Planning and training (2) Recovery (c) Emergency assistance (3) Mitigation (d) Hazard-resistant constructions (4) Preparedness
(2) (4) (1) (3)
The disaster management cycle has four phases: mitigation and preparedness before a disaster, response during/immediately after it, and recovery afterwards.
| Activity | Phase | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Restoration of life lines | (2) Recovery | Restoring water, power, roads and communication brings the community back to normal after the emergency. |
| (b) Planning and training | (4) Preparedness | Contingency plans, drills and training build the capacity to respond before a disaster strikes. |
| (c) Emergency assistance | (1) Response | Search and rescue, first aid, food and shelter are given immediately after impact to save lives. |
| (d) Hazard-resistant constructions | (3) Mitigation | Structural measures such as earthquake-resistant buildings reduce the impact of future hazards. |
Hence, the answer is (a)-(2), (b)-(4), (c)-(1), (d)-(3).
Which is not a division of the National Disaster Management Authority ?
Emergency response refers to :
National Disaster Management Authority was established through the ............................
Which of the following is not a flood mitigation strategy ?
The earthquake in Bhuj, Gujarat took place in
Which of the following is not an example of a biological / natural disaster?
A Self Help Group (SHG) in India can be _______.
I. Registered
II. Unregistered
Vulnerability to a particular natural hazard or disaster consists of a set of factors. Which of the following are included in such vulnerability components?
I. Name of any danger or calamity.
II. Vulnerability community encompassing both the terrestrial and marine communities.
III. Material resistivity of physical structures
Which of the following are the components of disaster reduction and management?
I. Hazard analysis
II. Vulnerability analysis
III. Risk analysis