Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA.
2. The Vice-Chairperson of the NDMA is nominated by the President of India and holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister.
3. The members of the NDMA, other than the chairperson and vice-chairperson, have the status of a Minister of State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only. Statement 1 is correct as the Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson. Statement 3 is also correct regarding the status of other members. However, Statement 2 is incorrect because the chairperson of the NDMA (the Prime Minister) designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson, who then holds the status of a Cabinet Minister. The President is not involved in this nomination.

Question 2

With reference to the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), consider the following statements:
1. The NDMA was first constituted by an Act of Parliament following the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004.
2. The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted as a direct consequence of the recommendations made after the Gujarat earthquake of 2001.
3. The NDMA operates under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect; the NDMA was initially constituted by an Executive Order in 2005, not an Act of Parliament. Statement 2 is incorrect; while the Gujarat earthquake led to the formation of committees, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 was a defining step taken after the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004. Statement 3 is correct as the NDMA works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The question asks for the incorrect statements.

Question 3

Consider the following, which are stated as objectives of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. To mainstream disaster management into the developmental planning process.
2. To promote a productive and proactive partnership with the media.
3. To encourage mitigation measures based on technology and traditional wisdom.
4. To develop contemporary forecasting and early warning systems.
How many of the above are correctly stated objectives of the NDMA?

Accepted Answer

All four. All four statements are explicitly listed as objectives of the NDMA. These objectives cover mainstreaming into development, media partnership, using technology and traditional wisdom for mitigation, and developing early warning systems.

Question 4

Consider the following events in the history of disaster management in India:
1. Enactment of the Disaster Management Act.
2. Constitution of the NDMA by an Executive Order.
3. Notification of the NDMA under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act.
4. Setting up of a High Powered Committee on disaster management.
How many of the events listed above occurred *before* the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004?

Accepted Answer

Only one. The Indian Ocean tsunami occurred in 2004. The High Powered Committee was set up in 1999. The Disaster Management Act was enacted in 2005, the NDMA was constituted by Executive Order in 2005, and it was notified under the Act in 2006. Therefore, only one of the listed events (the High Powered Committee) occurred before 2004.

Question 5

Statement I: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex body for disaster management in India, with the Prime Minister as its ex-officio chairperson.
Statement II: The NDMA functions as a fully autonomous body, independent of the administrative control of any Union Ministry to ensure its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. Statement I is correct. The NDMA is indeed the apex body for disaster management in the country and is headed by the Prime Minister as its ex-officio chairperson. Statement II is incorrect because the NDMA is not independent of ministerial control; it works under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Question 6

With reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), consider the following functions:
1. Approving plans prepared by the Ministries of the Government of India.
2. Exercising general superintendence and control over the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
3. Recommending provision of funds for the purpose of mitigation.
4. Constituting the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
How many of the above functions are correctly attributed to the NDMA?

Accepted Answer

Only three. The NDMA approves plans of Ministries, exercises superintendence over the NDRF, and recommends funds for mitigation. However, the text states the NDRF 'has been constituted for the purpose of specialist response', and the NDMA exercises control over it, but it does not state that the NDMA is the body that constitutes the force. Therefore, only the first three functions are correct.

Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding the financial and relief functions of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. The NDMA is empowered to directly grant fresh loans on concessional terms to persons affected by disasters of severe magnitude.
2. The NDMA recommends guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by a disaster.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect. The NDMA only 'recommends' relief in repayment of loans or the grant of fresh loans; it does not grant them directly. Statement 2 is correct as the NDMA is responsible for recommending guidelines for the minimum standards of relief for disaster-affected persons.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements regarding the functions and responsibilities of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

It exercises the general superintendence, direction and control of the National Institute of Disaster Management.. The NDMA lays down broad policies and guidelines for the functioning of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), but it does not exercise 'general superintendence, direction and control' over it. That level of control is specified for the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), not the NIDM.

Question 9

Consider the following statements regarding the procedures followed by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. The NDMA can authorize emergency procurement of materials for relief, but the standard procedure of inviting tenders is only relaxed, not fully waived.
2. The NDMA prepares an annual report on its activities and submits it directly to both Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Neither 1 nor 2. Statement 1 is incorrect because in cases of emergency procurement authorized by the NDMA, the standard procedure of inviting tenders is 'deemed to be waived'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the NDMA submits its annual report to the central government, which then causes it to be laid before both Houses of Parliament; it is not submitted directly to Parliament by the NDMA.

Question 10

Consider the following activities:
1. Approving the National Plan for disaster management.
2. Laying down policies on disaster management.
3. Laying down guidelines for integrating disaster mitigation measures into the development plans of government ministries.
4. Authorising emergency procurement of provisions for rescue and relief.
How many of the above are functions of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?

Accepted Answer

All four. All four activities listed are explicitly mentioned as functions of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). These include approving the National Plan, laying down policies, setting guidelines for ministries to integrate mitigation measures, and authorizing emergency procurement during a disaster.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA):
1. The Chief Minister of the state is the ex-officio chairperson of the SDMA.
2. The SDMA consists of a chairperson and not more than ten other members.
3. The chairperson of the State Executive Committee is the ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the SDMA.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 2 is incorrect. A State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) consists of a chairperson and other members, not exceeding nine. Therefore, the total number of other members cannot be ten.

Question 12

With reference to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), consider the following functions:
1. Preparing the district disaster management plan.
2. Laying down guidelines for prevention of disasters for the entire state.
3. Organising specialised training programmes for rescue workers in the district.
4. Identifying buildings and places to be used as relief centres or camps.
How many of the above are functions of the DDMA?

Accepted Answer

Only three. The functions of the DDMA include preparing the district plan, organising training at the district level, and identifying local relief centres. Laying down guidelines for the entire state is a function of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) or the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), not the DDMA. Therefore, functions 1, 3, and 4 are correct.

Question 13

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) nominates up to eight members to the authority.
Statement II: The Chief Minister, in his capacity as the chairperson of the SDMA, also serves as its ex-officio Chief Executive Officer.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.. Statement I is correct as the chairperson of the SDMA nominates the other members, not exceeding eight. Statement II is incorrect because while the Chief Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the SDMA, the chairperson of the State Executive Committee acts as the ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the SDMA.

Question 14

Consider the following pairs with respect to the leadership of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA):
1. Ex-officio Chairperson : Chief Minister of the state
2. Chief Executive Officer : Chairperson of the State Executive Committee
3. Vice-Chairperson : Appointed by the State Government
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. Pair 1 is correct as the Chief Minister is the ex-officio chairperson. Pair 2 is correct as the chairperson of the State Executive Committee is the ex-officio CEO. Pair 3 is incorrect because the vice-chairperson is designated by the chairperson of the SDMA from among the members of the authority, not appointed by the State Government.

Question 15

With reference to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), consider the following statements:
1. The SDMA is composed of a chairperson and a maximum of nine other members.
2. The chairperson of the SDMA has the authority to nominate up to eight members to the authority.
3. The vice-chairperson of the SDMA is designated by the chairperson from among the ex-officio members only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The SDMA has a chairperson and up to nine other members. Of these, up to eight are nominated by the chairperson. Statement 3 is incorrect because the chairperson of the SDMA designates the vice-chairperson from among any of the members (nominated or ex-officio), not exclusively from the ex-officio members.

Question 16

With reference to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), consider the following statements:
1. The Collector of the district serves as the ex-officio chairperson of the DDMA.
2. In a district where a Zilla Parishad exists, its chairperson is the ex-officio co-chairperson of the DDMA.
3. The DDMA consists of a chairperson and a maximum of nine other members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only. Statement 1 is correct as the Collector (or District Magistrate) is the ex-officio chairperson. Statement 2 is correct as the Zilla Parishad chairperson serves as the co-chairperson in districts where it exists. Statement 3 is incorrect; the DDMA consists of a chairperson and other members not exceeding seven.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA):
1. The establishment of a DDMA in every district is a mandatory requirement for every state government.
2. The chief executive officer of the DDMA is appointed by the Central Government.
3. The Superintendent of Police and the Chief Medical Officer of the district are ex-officio members of the DDMA.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Chief Executive Officer of the DDMA is appointed by the state government, not the Central Government. Statements 1 and 3 are correct as per the provisions for the DDMA's establishment and composition.

Question 18

Consider the following pairs with respect to the leadership of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA):
1. Chairperson : District Magistrate
2. Co-Chairperson (in Tribal Areas under Sixth Schedule) : Elected representative of the local authority
3. Co-Chairperson (in a district with a Zilla Parishad) : Chairperson of the Zilla Parishad
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. Pair 1 is correct as the District Magistrate is the ex-officio chairperson. Pair 3 is correct as the Zilla Parishad chairperson is the co-chairperson in districts where it exists. Pair 2 is incorrect; in Tribal Areas under the Sixth Schedule, the co-chairperson is the chief executive member of the district council of the autonomous district, not the elected representative of the local authority.

Question 19

With reference to the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), consider the following officials:
1. The Collector of the district
2. The Superintendent of Police
3. The Chief Medical Officer
4. The Chief Executive Officer of the DDMA
How many of the above are designated as ex-officio members or hold an ex-officio leadership position in the DDMA?

Accepted Answer

All four. The Collector is the ex-officio chairperson (a leadership position). The Superintendent of Police, the Chief Medical Officer, and the Chief Executive Officer of the DDMA are all designated as ex-officio members. Therefore, all four hold ex-officio positions within the authority.

Question 20

Statement I: The state government has the authority to appoint the Chief Executive Officer of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
Statement II: The state government can also appoint up to two district-level officers as members of the DDMA, in addition to the ex-officio members.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.. Both statements are factually correct. The state government appoints the CEO of the DDMA. It also has the power to appoint not more than two other district-level officers as members. These are two separate, independent powers of appointment vested in the state government; one statement does not provide an explanation for the other.

Question 21

Consider the following bodies:
1. State Disaster Management Authorities
2. District Disaster Management Authorities
3. National Institute of Disaster Management
According to the provided text, the Disaster Management Act provided for the establishment of
how many of the above bodies?

Accepted Answer

Only two. The source text states that 'The Act also provided for the establishment of the State Disaster Management Authorities and the District Disaster Management Authorities.' It mentions the National Institute of Disaster Management separately without linking its establishment to the Act. Therefore, the Act is explicitly stated to have established two of the listed bodies.

Question 22

Statement I: The National Institute of Disaster Management is located in New Delhi.
Statement II: The Disaster Management Act provided for the establishment of disaster management authorities only at the State and District levels.

Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.. Statement I is correct as the text explicitly mentions the location of the National Institute of Disaster Management is New Delhi. Statement II is incorrect because the use of the word 'also' in the note 'The Act also provided for the establishment of the State Disaster Management Authorities and the District Disaster Management Authorities' implies that the Act provided for other authorities as well (such as the National Disaster Management Authority), not *only* the State and District ones.

Question 23

Consider the following statements:
1. The Disaster Management Act provided for the establishment of State Disaster Management Authorities.
2. The National Institute of Disaster Management is located at a city other than New Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

2 only. Statement 1 is correct as the text mentions the Act provided for the establishment of State Disaster Management Authorities. Statement 2 is incorrect because the text explicitly states that the National Institute of Disaster Management is located at New Delhi. The question asks for the incorrect statement.

Question 24

Consider the following pairs:
1. National Institute of Disaster Management : New Delhi
2. State Disaster Management Authorities : Established by the Disaster Management Act
3. Disaster Management (Annual Report of National Authority) Rules : Enacted in 2016
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

Only two pairs. Pair 1 is correct as the text states the NIDM is in New Delhi. Pair 2 is correct as the text states the Act provided for the establishment of SDMAs. Pair 3 is incorrect; the text mentions the 'Disaster Management (Annual Report of National Authority) Rules, 2006', not 2016. The year 2016-17 refers to an Annual Report, not the rules themselves. Therefore, only two pairs are correctly matched.

Question 25

With reference to the Disaster Management Act, consider the following authorities:
1. National Disaster Management Authority
2. State Disaster Management Authorities
3. District Disaster Management Authorities
Based on the implication in the provided text, the Act provided for the establishment of
how many of the above authorities?

Accepted Answer

All three. The text explicitly states, 'The Act also provided for the establishment of the State Disaster Management Authorities and the District Disaster Management Authorities.' The use of the word 'also' implies that the Act provided for another body mentioned in the immediate context, which is the National Disaster Management Authority (referenced via its Annual Report). Therefore, the Act is implied to have provided for all three.

Question 26

Consider the following statements regarding the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar announced on Parakram Diwas 2024:

1. The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is administered by the NDMA, which is an apex body chaired by the Union Home Minister.
2. The NDMA, which administers the award, was first constituted by an Executive Order in 2005 before being formally notified under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
3. The Vice-Chairperson of the NDMA, who holds the rank of a Cabinet Minister, is nominated by the Prime Minister in his capacity as the authority's chairperson.
4. The award's focus on recognizing contributions to disaster management aligns with the NDMA's objective to promote a culture of prevention, preparedness, and resilience.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only two. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA, not the Union Home Minister. Statement 2 is correct as the NDMA was initially constituted by an executive order in 2005 and later notified under the Act in 2006. Statement 3 is incorrect; the chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson, they are not directly nominated to that specific post by the PM. Statement 4 is correct as the award directly supports the NDMA's vision and objectives. Therefore, only two statements (2 and 4) are correct.

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