Basics of Disaster Management – 50 MCQs

What is a disaster?

• A sudden event causing minor damage

• A routine emergency

• A serious disruption causing widespread loss

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a type of disaster?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Festival

• Cyclone

Disaster management cycle includes:

• Only response and recovery

• Only mitigation and preparedness

• Mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery

• None of the above

The term “vulnerability” in disaster context means:

• Strength of a population

• Weakness that increases the impact of a hazard

• Availability of resources

• Natural resistance

Which phase comes after a disaster occurs?

• Prevention

• Mitigation

• Response

• Preparedness

Preparedness involves:

• Emergency drills

• Risk assessment

• Insurance planning

• All of the above

The goal of disaster mitigation is to:

• Increase the number of disasters

• Reduce the impact of disasters

• Provide food after a disaster

• None of the above

Which of the following is a man-made disaster?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• War

• Cyclone

Which body handles disaster management in India?

• ISRO

• NDMA

• NITI Aayog

• WHO

Which act governs disaster management in India?

• Environment Protection Act

• Disaster Management Act, 2005

• Factories Act

• Epidemic Diseases Act