Free Test Disaster Management – Civil S...

Q1: Which of the following is a man-made disaster?

A. Earthquake B. Cyclone C. Chemical spill D. Flood

Q2: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by:

A. Prime Minister of India B. President of India C. Home Minister D. Defence Minister

Q3: Which act provides the legal framework for disaster management in India?

A. Environment Protection Act, 1986 B. Factories Act, 1948 C. Disaster Management Act, 2005 D. Civil Defence Act, 1968

Q4: The Sendai Framework is related to:

A. Sustainable development B. Disaster risk reduction C. Nuclear disarmament D. Poverty alleviation

Q5: Which is the nodal ministry for natural disasters in India?

A. Ministry of Earth Sciences B. Ministry of Environment C. Ministry of Home Affairs D. Ministry of Defence

Q6: Which of the following disasters is classified as a hydrometeorological disaster?

A. Landslide B. Cyclone C. Earthquake D. Volcano

Q7: Which organization is responsible for forecasting cyclones in India?

A. ISRO B. IMD C. NDRF D. DRDO

Q8: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) functions under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Defence C. Ministry of Health D. Ministry of Environment

Q9: Which is the primary focus in the mitigation phase of disaster management?

A. Rescue operations B. Infrastructure rebuilding C. Preventive measures D. Relief distribution

Q10: Which Indian state is most vulnerable to tropical cyclones?

A. Gujarat B. Odisha C. Punjab D. Himachal Pradesh

Q11: What is the primary goal of disaster preparedness?

A. Reduce GDP loss B. Increase urbanization C. Enhance readiness and response D. Build industries

Q12: Which Indian city is most prone to earthquakes?

A. Mumbai B. Kolkata C. Delhi D. Chennai

Q13: The term “epicenter” is associated with which type of disaster?

A. Cyclone B. Tsunami C. Earthquake D. Flood

Q14: Which is NOT a component of disaster risk?

A. Hazard B. Vulnerability C. Exposure D. Wealth

Q15: Which agency handles space-based disaster support in India?

A. ISRO B. IMD C. NDRF D. UNDP

Q16: Which Indian institution offers specialized training in disaster management?

A. LBSNAA B. NIDM C. IIT Delhi D. IIPA

Q17: Which disaster caused the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

A. Ammonia leak B. Methane explosion C. MIC gas leak D. Carbon monoxide leak

Q18: What is the immediate step in disaster response?

A. Early warning B. Evacuation C. Infrastructure repair D. Budget allocation

Q19: The term “resilience” in disaster context refers to:

A. Ability to resist hazards B. Ability to recover quickly C. Risk mapping technique D. Warning system

Q20: Which international day is observed for disaster reduction?

A. 5 June B. 11 October C. 13 October D. 14 November

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