Question

Which groups are particularly vulnerable during disasters according to the NPDM 2009 preamble?

1. Economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized groups, including women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, are highlighted as particularly vulnerable.
2. Only economically disadvantaged groups are considered particularly vulnerable.
3. The policy does not specify any particular vulnerable groups.

• A. ഒന്ന് മാത്രം
• B. ഒന്നും രണ്ടും
• C. രണ്ട്
• D. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും

Answer 1

Answer:

A. ഒന്ന് മാത്രം

The preamble of the National Policy on Disaster Management (NPDM) 2009 explicitly identifies economically disadvantaged and socially marginalized communities as being disproportionately affected by disasters. This recognition underscores the need for targeted relief and mitigation strategies that address the specific needs of these groups, such as women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, to ensure equitable disaster management.