Question

As per which act is the definition of a disaster provided in the notes?

• A. A. Environmental Protection Act, 2005
• B. B. Disaster Management Act, 2005
• C. C. National Security Act, 2000
• D. D. Public Safety Act, 2010

Answer 1

Answer:

B. B. Disaster Management Act, 2005

• A catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or serious event occurring in any specific area.

• It originates from natural or human-made causes, or is due to accidents or negligence.

• The outcome involves significant loss of life or human suffering.

• It also leads to damage or destruction of property.

• Furthermore, it causes harm to or degradation of the environment.

• Crucially, its nature or scale is such that it exceeds the affected community's ability to cope.