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Match List - I with List - II.
List - I (Term)List - II (Definition)
A. ExposureI. Susceptibility of a community to the impact of disaster
B. VulnerabilityII. Positive managerial capabilities
C. CapacityIII. Degree to which elements are at risk
D. Elements at riskIV. Exposed to hazards in a given area

Choose the correct 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-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Matching Disaster Risk Terms

This question involves matching key terms related to disaster risk management from List - I with their corresponding definitions in List - II.

Term Definitions Analysis

  • Exposure (A): This term relates to the elements situated in hazard-prone areas. Definition III, 'Degree to which elements are at risk', quantifies this exposure.
  • Vulnerability (B): This refers to the susceptibility of a community or system to the impacts of a disaster. Definition I, 'Susceptibility of a community to the impact of disaster', precisely defines vulnerability.
  • Capacity (C): This signifies the ability to manage and reduce disaster risks. Definition II, 'Positive managerial capabilities', captures this aspect of capacity.
  • Elements at risk (D): These are the specific people, infrastructure, or assets located in areas exposed to hazards. Definition IV, 'Exposed to hazards in a given area', describes these elements.

Correct Matching

Aligning the terms with their definitions based on standard understanding and the provided options leads to the following correct matches:

  • A matches with III
  • B matches with I
  • C matches with II
  • D matches with IV

This corresponds to the option: A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.

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