Question

Identify the correct statements regarding the capabilities evaluated in a mock exercise.

1. Mock exercises allow for the evaluation of inter-agency coordination.
2. Evacuations of villages and buildings are not typically tested in mock exercises.
3. Search and rescue operations are a key function that can be assessed.
4. Communication systems within the Disaster Management plan are generally excluded from evaluation.

• A. 1, 3
• B. 2, 4
• C. 1 മാത്രം
• D. 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 3

Effective disaster management relies heavily on the seamless functioning of various components. Mock exercises provide a unique opportunity to test the practical application of protocols for evacuations, search and rescue, and especially inter-agency communication, which is often a weak point in real-life disasters if not regularly practiced and refined. They reveal how different parts of the system interact under pressure.