Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes 'Disaster Management' as per the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

1. It is a continuous and integrated process involving only emergency response and relief operations.
2. It includes measures for prevention, mitigation, capacity building, and preparedness for any disaster.
3. Assessing the severity of a disaster's effects and conducting rehabilitation efforts are part of disaster management.
4. Disaster management solely focuses on immediate evacuation and does not involve long-term reconstruction.

• A. രണ്ടും നാലും
• B. നാല് മാത്രം
• C. ഒന്നും നാലും
• D. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും

Answer 1

Answer:

D. രണ്ടും മൂന്നും

• The Disaster Management Act, 2005 defines 'Disaster Management' as a comprehensive, continuous, and integrated process. It encompasses a wide range of activities beyond just immediate response, including proactive measures like prevention and mitigation, building capabilities, planning for effective preparedness, prompt response, assessing impact, and long-term recovery efforts such as rehabilitation and reconstruction. This holistic approach aims to reduce the overall risk and impact of disasters on communities and infrastructure.