Question

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the measures involved in "Disaster Management" as per the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

1. Assessing the severity or magnitude of a disaster's effects is considered a measure within disaster management.
2. Measures only focus on immediate evacuation and rescue operations, not long-term planning.
3. Prevention of any disaster's danger or threat is a key component.
4. Rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts are part of the process.

• A. മൂന്ന് മാത്രം
• B. രണ്ട് മാത്രം
• C. എല്ലാം
• D. ഒന്നും നാലും

Answer 1

Answer:

B. രണ്ട് മാത്രം

• The statement is incorrect because the Disaster Management Act, 2005, adopts a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management. It covers the entire cycle of a disaster, not just the immediate aftermath.

  The Act defines "disaster management" as a continuous and integrated process that includes planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing measures for:

  • Prevention of a disaster or its threat.

  • Mitigation or reducing the risk of a disaster.

  • Preparedness to deal with any disaster situation.

  • Assessment of the severity or magnitude of the disaster.

  • Response to the disaster (including immediate rescue and relief).

  • Rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts for the affected areas.

  Therefore, disaster management is a comprehensive process that includes both short-term response and long-term planning, such as prevention, mitigation, and rehabilitation.