Q.1 Which of the following is considered the first step in disaster management?
Preparedness
Mitigation
Response
Recovery
Explanation - Mitigation involves measures taken to reduce the impact of disasters before they occur, making it the first step in disaster management.
Correct answer is: Mitigation
Q.2 The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) primarily focuses on:
Global warming
Disaster risk reduction
Economic development
Space exploration
Explanation - The Sendai Framework aims to substantially reduce disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods, and health over the period 2015-2030.
Correct answer is: Disaster risk reduction
Q.3 Which Indian agency is primarily responsible for disaster management at the national level?
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
Explanation - NDMA is the apex body for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management in India.
Correct answer is: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Q.4 Which of the following disasters is considered a slow-onset disaster?
Earthquake
Tsunami
Drought
Tornado
Explanation - Slow-onset disasters, like droughts, develop gradually over time, unlike sudden disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis.
Correct answer is: Drought
Q.5 In disaster management, the term 'resilience' refers to:
Ability to recover quickly from disasters
Predicting disasters accurately
Providing immediate aid
Documenting disaster losses
Explanation - Resilience is the capacity of individuals, communities, or systems to absorb shocks and bounce back effectively after disasters.
Correct answer is: Ability to recover quickly from disasters
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a primary responsibility of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?
Formulating state-level disaster plans
Coordinating disaster response at state level
Implementing international treaties
Promoting disaster awareness in the state
Explanation - SDMAs focus on state-level disaster management, whereas implementing international treaties is beyond their scope.
Correct answer is: Implementing international treaties
Q.7 The concept of 'Community-Based Disaster Management' primarily emphasizes:
Top-down government intervention
Community involvement in preparedness and response
Reliance on international aid
Technological surveillance of disasters
Explanation - Community-Based Disaster Management encourages local participation to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.
Correct answer is: Community involvement in preparedness and response
Q.8 Which disaster early warning system is widely used to alert populations about cyclones in India?
Seismic early warning system
Cyclone Warning Division of IMD
Tsunami warning system
Landslide monitoring system
Explanation - The Cyclone Warning Division of the Indian Meteorological Department monitors and issues timely warnings for cyclones.
Correct answer is: Cyclone Warning Division of IMD
Q.9 Which of the following is a man-made disaster?
Flood
Earthquake
Industrial chemical spill
Cyclone
Explanation - Man-made disasters are caused by human activity, such as industrial accidents or chemical spills.
Correct answer is: Industrial chemical spill
Q.10 The Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015) was succeeded by:
Kyoto Protocol
Sendai Framework
Paris Agreement
MDGs
Explanation - The Sendai Framework (2015-2030) succeeded the Hyogo Framework and focuses on disaster risk reduction globally.
Correct answer is: Sendai Framework
Q.11 Which of the following is an example of structural mitigation in disaster management?
Building cyclone shelters
Conducting awareness campaigns
Community training programs
Emergency drills in schools
Explanation - Structural mitigation involves physical measures to reduce disaster impacts, like constructing resilient buildings or shelters.
Correct answer is: Building cyclone shelters
Q.12 In India, the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) primarily focuses on:
Response and rescue operations
Training, research, and capacity building
Issuing early warnings
Funding disaster relief
Explanation - NIDM is responsible for training personnel, conducting research, and building capacity for effective disaster management.
Correct answer is: Training, research, and capacity building
Q.13 Which of the following is considered a secondary disaster?
Earthquake
Flood
Landslide triggered by earthquake
Tsunami
Explanation - Secondary disasters are triggered by primary disasters, like landslides caused by earthquakes.
Correct answer is: Landslide triggered by earthquake
Q.14 What is the primary focus of disaster preparedness?
Reducing disaster risk after it occurs
Planning and readiness before a disaster strikes
Documenting disaster losses
Providing long-term financial aid
Explanation - Preparedness involves anticipating disasters and creating plans, resources, and training to reduce potential damage.
Correct answer is: Planning and readiness before a disaster strikes
Q.15 Which of the following technologies is increasingly used for disaster risk mapping?
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Remote Sensing and GIS
Blockchain
Quantum Computing
Explanation - Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are widely used to map disaster-prone areas and assess risks.
Correct answer is: Remote Sensing and GIS
Q.16 In the context of disaster management, 'response' primarily refers to:
Preventing disasters from occurring
Immediate actions taken during and after a disaster
Long-term reconstruction
Policy formulation
Explanation - Response includes activities such as rescue, relief, and emergency assistance immediately after a disaster.
Correct answer is: Immediate actions taken during and after a disaster
Q.17 Which of the following is a critical component of disaster resilience at the community level?
Community awareness and training
Government-only relief programs
Technological monitoring without local involvement
International funding
Explanation - Empowering communities through awareness, training, and participation increases their resilience to disasters.
Correct answer is: Community awareness and training
Q.18 Which of the following is NOT typically included in a disaster management plan?
Risk assessment
Response strategies
Recovery plans
Foreign policy strategies
Explanation - Disaster management plans focus on risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery, not on foreign policy.
Correct answer is: Foreign policy strategies
Q.19 What does the term 'multi-hazard approach' in disaster management imply?
Focusing on a single type of disaster
Addressing multiple types of hazards simultaneously
Ignoring minor disasters
Relying solely on technology
Explanation - A multi-hazard approach considers all possible risks and prepares for different types of disasters together.
Correct answer is: Addressing multiple types of hazards simultaneously
Q.20 Which of the following is an example of non-structural mitigation?
Earthquake-resistant building design
Land-use zoning regulations
Levee construction
Storm shelters
Explanation - Non-structural mitigation includes policies, planning, and laws to reduce disaster impact, such as zoning and regulations.
Correct answer is: Land-use zoning regulations
Q.21 Which international day is observed to promote awareness about disaster risk reduction?
World Environment Day
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Earth Day
World Health Day
Explanation - Observed on October 13, this day raises awareness about disaster risks and encourages actions to reduce them.
Correct answer is: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Q.22 Which of the following is considered a tertiary disaster prevention measure?
Evacuation drills
Post-disaster rehabilitation
Installing early warning systems
Constructing flood embankments
Explanation - Tertiary measures are focused on recovery and rehabilitation after a disaster has occurred.
Correct answer is: Post-disaster rehabilitation
Q.23 Which sector is most involved in the restoration phase of disaster management?
Healthcare and social services
Information Technology
Space Research
Automobile Industry
Explanation - Restoration involves rebuilding essential services and supporting affected populations, mainly handled by healthcare and social sectors.
Correct answer is: Healthcare and social services
Q.24 In the context of climate-induced disasters, which of the following is most relevant?
Industrial accidents
Floods due to heavy rainfall
Oil spills
Nuclear plant failure
Explanation - Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural disasters like floods, droughts, and storms.
Correct answer is: Floods due to heavy rainfall
Q.25 Which of the following best defines a 'disaster risk reduction' strategy?
Responding immediately after disasters occur
Reducing potential damage and vulnerabilities before disasters
Providing financial aid post-disaster
Documenting disaster losses
Explanation - Disaster risk reduction focuses on proactive measures to minimize the impact of potential disasters.
Correct answer is: Reducing potential damage and vulnerabilities before disasters