National Disaster Management Authority was established through the ............................
Disaster Management Act
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was established under Section 3 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, which came into force in December 2005 after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
The NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in India, chaired by the Prime Minister; the same Act also provides for State and District Disaster Management Authorities, the National Institute of Disaster Management and the NDRF.
There is no 'National Disaster Management Authority Act', 'National Disaster Authority Act' or 'National Disaster Act' in India.
Hence, the answer is Disaster Management Act.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
| 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 |
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Which is not a division of the National Disaster Management Authority ?
Emergency response refers to :
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