Q.1 What is the primary objective of Disaster Management and Relief Law?
To punish those responsible for natural disasters
To regulate business continuity during disasters
To prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters
To increase taxes for disaster relief funds
Explanation - Disaster Management and Relief Law is focused on systematic planning to prevent, respond to, and recover from disasters, ensuring safety and aid to affected populations.
Correct answer is: To prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters
Q.2 Which of the following is considered a natural disaster under most disaster management laws?
Cyberattack
Flood
Industrial strike
Bank failure
Explanation - Natural disasters include events like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and landslides, which occur due to natural causes.
Correct answer is: Flood
Q.3 Which Indian law provides the framework for disaster management?
The Disaster Management Act, 2005
The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897
The Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Environmental Protection Act, 1986
Explanation - The Disaster Management Act, 2005, established institutional mechanisms for disaster management in India at national, state, and district levels.
Correct answer is: The Disaster Management Act, 2005
Q.4 Which body is responsible for disaster management at the national level in India?
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Explanation - NDMA is responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management and coordinating their implementation.
Correct answer is: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Q.5 What is the primary function of a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?
Collecting taxes for disaster relief
Implementing disaster management plans at the state level
Issuing international disaster warnings
Regulating industries post-disaster
Explanation - SDMAs are responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing disaster management measures within their respective states.
Correct answer is: Implementing disaster management plans at the state level
Q.6 Which of the following is considered a man-made disaster?
Earthquake
Tsunami
Chemical spill
Cyclone
Explanation - Man-made disasters are caused by human activities, such as industrial accidents, chemical spills, and explosions.
Correct answer is: Chemical spill
Q.7 The Disaster Management Act mandates the preparation of which type of plans?
National, state, district, and local plans
Only national plans
Only international cooperation plans
Only emergency evacuation plans
Explanation - The Act requires a multi-tiered approach, with disaster management plans at national, state, district, and local levels.
Correct answer is: National, state, district, and local plans
Q.8 Which of the following is a key principle of disaster management?
Punitive action against victims
Preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
Avoiding international cooperation
Limiting public awareness campaigns
Explanation - Effective disaster management involves preparing for disasters, reducing risks, responding during emergencies, and recovering after the event.
Correct answer is: Preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery
Q.9 Which fund is established under the Disaster Management Act for immediate relief in India?
National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF)
National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
National Security Fund (NSF)
National Emergency Tax Fund (NETF)
Explanation - The NDRF provides financial assistance to state governments for emergency response and relief during disasters.
Correct answer is: National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
Q.10 Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of disaster management authorities?
Mitigation planning
Emergency response
Post-disaster rehabilitation
Issuing legal judgements in courts
Explanation - Disaster management authorities focus on planning, preparedness, response, and recovery, not judicial functions.
Correct answer is: Issuing legal judgements in courts
Q.11 Community participation in disaster management helps in:
Increasing bureaucratic control
Reducing disaster risk and improving response
Limiting government responsibility
Avoiding planning efforts
Explanation - Engaging communities enhances local preparedness, ensures timely action, and strengthens resilience.
Correct answer is: Reducing disaster risk and improving response
Q.12 Which international framework focuses on reducing disaster risk globally?
Kyoto Protocol
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Paris Agreement
Geneva Conventions
Explanation - The Sendai Framework provides guidelines for countries to reduce disaster risk and build resilience from 2015 to 2030.
Correct answer is: Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Q.13 Early warning systems in disaster management are important because they:
Increase disaster occurrence
Provide timely alerts to save lives and property
Replace the need for disaster planning
Reduce government expenditure
Explanation - Early warning systems allow populations and authorities to take preventive measures, reducing damage and casualties.
Correct answer is: Provide timely alerts to save lives and property
Q.14 Which of the following is an example of a biological disaster?
Flood
Earthquake
Epidemic outbreak
Oil spill
Explanation - Biological disasters involve the spread of diseases or biological agents, such as epidemics or pandemics.
Correct answer is: Epidemic outbreak
Q.15 Who has the authority to declare a 'disaster' in India under the Disaster Management Act?
State Government or Central Government
Local Police
Supreme Court
Parliament
Explanation - Disasters are officially declared by state or central authorities to mobilize resources and relief measures.
Correct answer is: State Government or Central Government
Q.16 Mitigation in disaster management refers to:
Actions to increase disaster intensity
Measures to reduce or prevent disaster impact
Punishment of disaster-affected populations
Providing loans after a disaster
Explanation - Mitigation includes structural and non-structural actions aimed at lessening the severity of disasters.
Correct answer is: Measures to reduce or prevent disaster impact
Q.17 Disaster recovery primarily focuses on:
Planning for future disasters
Rebuilding infrastructure and restoring normalcy
Enforcing penalties for negligence
Issuing disaster warnings
Explanation - Recovery activities aim to restore community functionality, repair infrastructure, and support victims after a disaster.
Correct answer is: Rebuilding infrastructure and restoring normalcy
Q.18 Which of the following is a responsibility of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
Enforcing tax laws
Conducting rescue and relief operations
Making disaster-related policies
Issuing environmental clearances
Explanation - NDRF is a specialized force trained to respond to disasters, conduct rescue missions, and provide relief to affected populations.
Correct answer is: Conducting rescue and relief operations
Q.19 Under disaster law, the term 'preparedness' refers to:
Post-disaster recovery activities
Training, planning, and readiness before a disaster
Punitive legal actions against disaster-affected people
Increasing disaster intensity intentionally
Explanation - Preparedness ensures communities and authorities are ready to respond effectively to potential disasters.
Correct answer is: Training, planning, and readiness before a disaster
Q.20 Which of the following sectors is NOT typically involved in disaster management?
Health
Education
Transport
Fashion design
Explanation - Disaster management involves sectors like health, transport, communication, and emergency services, not fashion design.
Correct answer is: Fashion design
Q.21 The term 'resilience' in disaster management refers to:
Ability to completely prevent disasters
Capacity to recover quickly from disasters
Speed of disaster occurrence
Amount of funds spent on disasters
Explanation - Resilience is the ability of individuals, communities, and systems to withstand disaster shocks and restore normalcy rapidly.
Correct answer is: Capacity to recover quickly from disasters
Q.22 Which of the following is a key step in post-disaster recovery planning?
Evacuation drills
Infrastructure rebuilding
Early warning system installation
Community training sessions
Explanation - Post-disaster recovery involves rebuilding damaged infrastructure, restoring essential services, and supporting affected populations.
Correct answer is: Infrastructure rebuilding
Q.23 Under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the district-level authority is known as:
District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)
Local Disaster Coordination Committee (LDCC)
Explanation - The DDMA coordinates and implements disaster management activities at the district level, involving local authorities and communities.
Correct answer is: District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
Q.24 Disaster mitigation measures can be classified as:
Structural and non-structural
Financial only
Legal only
Educational only
Explanation - Structural measures involve physical interventions, while non-structural measures include policies, awareness campaigns, and planning.
Correct answer is: Structural and non-structural