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One significant outcome of a disaster, as defined, involves what?

AMinor inconvenience

BFinancial profit

CSignificant loss of life or human suffering

DTemporary disruption

Answer:

C. Significant loss of life or human suffering

Read Explanation:

  • Disaster Management Act, 2005, involves substantial loss of life or human suffering. This is a core element in identifying an event as a disaster.


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