Disasters, according to the 2005 Act, can originate from which of the following?

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AOnly natural causes

BOnly human-made causes

CNatural or human-made causes

DUnforeseeable circumstances only

Answer:

According to the Disaster Management Act, 2005, disasters can originate from:

Natural causes 🌍 (e.g., earthquakes, floods, cyclones)
Man-made causes 🏭 (e.g., industrial accidents, environmental degradation, or even acts of negligence).

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