Basis of Drone Technology Quiz

According to the National Disaster Management Authority's (NDMA) Annual Report for 2020–2021, what percentage of the Indian landmass is vulnerable to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity?

• 12%

• 58.6%

• 68%

• 15%

What is one of the key reasons for the increased risk of disasters in India as mentioned in the document?

• Lack of technology

• Planned urbanization

• Environmental degradation

• Stable geological conditions

What does the Disaster Management Act, 2005 emphasize in terms of disaster management in India?

• Only relief-centric approaches

• Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) into development planning

• Ignoring technological advancements

• Focusing solely on recovery after disasters

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), how is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) defined?

• An aircraft that always requires a pilot on board

• An aircraft that can only operate autonomously

• An aircraft that can operate autonomously or be operated remotely without a pilot on board, or can be a combination of both

• An aircraft that does not require sensors or a GPS for navigation

According to the DGCA, how is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) defined?

• Autonomous

• Manual

• Semi-autonomous

• Remote-controlled

What type of data collection do drones offer in disaster management?

• General

• Random

• Precise

• Approximate

What percentage of India’s arable land is drought prone?

• 25%

• 50%

• 68%

• 75%

What has contributed to the increased risk of disasters in India according to the document?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Climate change

What is the purpose of the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

• Prevention

• Recovery

• Reduction

• Awareness

What is the weight range of a nano drone?

• Less than 250 grams

• 250 grams to 2 kilograms

• 2 kilograms to 25 kilograms

• More than 150 kilograms