Disaster Management Framework in India
This quiz tests your knowledge on the National Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the institutional framework for disaster management in India, including NDMA, SDMAs, DDMAs, and disaster response funding mechanisms.
Questions
Which act provides for the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
- Disaster Management Act, 2005
- National Disaster Management Act, 2005
- National Disaster Management Authority Act, 2005
- National Disaster Management Policy, 2005
What is the main objective of the National Disaster Management Act, 2005?
- To provide relief to victims of disasters
- To prevent disasters from occurring
- To mitigate the impact of disasters
- To promote sustainable development
Which ministry is responsible for implementing the National Disaster Management Act, 2005?
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Ministry of Environment and Forests
- Ministry of Water Resources
What is the role of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?
- To prepare national disaster management plans
- To coordinate disaster response efforts
- To provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation
Which of the following is not a function of the NDMA?
- Preparing national disaster management plans
- Coordinating disaster response efforts
- Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- Implementing disaster relief programs
What is the role of the State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs)?
- To prepare state disaster management plans
- To coordinate disaster response efforts within the state
- To provide financial assistance to districts and local bodies affected by disasters
- To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state
Which of the following is not a function of the SDMAs?
- Preparing state disaster management plans
- Coordinating disaster response efforts within the state
- Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the state
What is the role of the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs)?
- To prepare district disaster management plans
- To coordinate disaster response efforts within the district
- To provide financial assistance to villages and towns affected by disasters
- To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district
Which of the following is not a function of the DDMAs?
- Preparing district disaster management plans
- Coordinating disaster response efforts within the district
- Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the district
What is the role of the Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs)?
- To prepare village disaster management plans
- To coordinate disaster response efforts within the village
- To provide financial assistance to households affected by disasters
- To promote disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village
Which of the following is not a function of the VDMCs?
- Preparing village disaster management plans
- Coordinating disaster response efforts within the village
- Providing financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- Promoting disaster preparedness and mitigation within the village
What is the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)?
- A fund established by the central government to provide financial assistance to states and union territories affected by disasters
- A fund established by the state governments to provide financial assistance to districts and local bodies affected by disasters
- A fund established by the district governments to provide financial assistance to villages and towns affected by disasters
- A fund established by the village governments to provide financial assistance to households affected by disasters
Who is eligible to receive financial assistance from the NDRF?
- States and union territories affected by disasters
- Districts and local bodies affected by disasters
- Villages and towns affected by disasters
- Households affected by disasters
What is the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF)?
- A fund established by the central government to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation
- A fund established by the state governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation
- A fund established by the district governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation
- A fund established by the village governments to promote disaster preparedness and mitigation
Who is eligible to receive financial assistance from the NDMF?
- States and union territories
- Districts and local bodies
- Villages and towns
- Households