Question

Which of the following statements regarding the pre-disaster stage is NOT correct?

1. The primary goal of prevention in the pre-disaster stage is to minimize the damage after a disaster has struck.
2. Pre-disaster activities are typically undertaken after a disaster to assess the damage and provide aid.
3. Creating disaster-resilient structures and communities is a primary focus of pre-disaster activities.
4. Mitigation focuses on entirely avoiding the occurrence of a disaster, regardless of its nature.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2, 4 എന്നിവ

• The pre-disaster stage primarily focuses on prevention, mitigation, and preparedness before a disaster occurs to reduce vulnerabilities and risk, NOT after the disaster has struck.

• Pre-disaster activities are conducted before a disaster to prepare communities and infrastructure, not after to assess damage—that is part of the post-disaster or emergency response phase.

• Mitigation aims to reduce the impact and severity of disasters and vulnerability of people and property, but it does not guarantee complete avoidance of disasters, as natural events cannot be fully prevented.

• Creating disaster-resilient structures and communities is indeed a major focus during the pre-disaster phase