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Besides natural or human-made causes, what else can lead to a disaster according to the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

APlanned initiatives

BEconomic downturns

CAccidents or negligence

DSocial unrest

Answer:

C. Accidents or negligence

Read Explanation:

  • Besides natural or human-made causes, the Disaster Management Act, 2005, also states that a disaster can arise from accident or negligence.

  • This broad definition ensures that various types of grave occurrences, not just those from natural phenomena or intentional human actions, are covered under the Act's purview for effective disaster management.


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Which of the following statements correctly describe "Disaster Management" according to the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

  1. It is primarily a reactive process focusing on post-disaster relief operations.
  2. It involves a continuous and integrated process of planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing essential measures.
  3. Capacity building is an integral part of disaster management efforts.
  4. It strictly excludes rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, focusing only on immediate response.

    Regarding the pre-disaster stage in disaster management, which of the following statements are accurate?

    1. The pre-disaster stage is fundamentally based on the principle that 'prevention is better than cure'.
    2. During this phase, preventive measures and preparatory activities are undertaken well in advance of a disaster.
    3. The primary concentration of pre-disaster activities is on immediate response and relief operations after an event.
    4. Issuing advance warnings for natural phenomena like cyclones is an example of post-disaster recovery efforts.