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Which provision of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 legally establishes the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA)?

ASection 6

BSection 14

CSection 42

DSection 51

Answer:

B. Section 14

Read Explanation:

  • The provision of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 that legally establishes the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is Section 14.

  • Section 14 of the Act mandates that every State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, establish a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) for the State.

  • SDMA is typically headed by the Chief Minister of the State as its Chairperson.


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