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Beyond loss of life and property damage, what other major outcome of a disaster is mentioned?

AEnvironmental preservation

BHarm to or degradation of the environment

CNatural regeneration

DEcosystem balance

Answer:

B. Harm to or degradation of the environment

Read Explanation:

  • Beyond loss of life and property damage, the Disaster Management Act, 2005, clearly identifies damage to, or degradation of, the environment as another major outcome of a disaster. This highlights the comprehensive nature of the Act's definition, recognizing the broad impact of such events.


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Which of the following statements correctly describe the activities within the pre-disaster stage?

  1. Preparedness primarily involves taking steps to avoid a disaster entirely.
  2. Mitigation focuses on reducing the potential negative effects of a disaster if it cannot be prevented.
  3. Prevention is the activity of getting ready to respond when a disaster occurs.
  4. The pre-disaster stage fundamentally combines preparedness, prevention, and mitigation efforts.
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