Daily Quiz-399

Q1. Which legislation established the institutional framework for disaster management in India?

A. National Environment Act, 1986

B. Disaster Management Act, 2005

C. Climate Resilience Act, 2010

D. National Safety Act, 2002

Q2. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) functions under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Defence

B. Ministry of Environment

C. Ministry of Home Affairs

D. Ministry of Rural Development

Q3. Which international agreement focuses on global disaster risk reduction?

A. Kyoto Protocol

B. Paris Agreement

C. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

D. Montreal Protocol

Q4. Which institution in India is responsible for issuing cyclone warnings?

A. Geological Survey of India

B. India Meteorological Department

C. National Green Tribunal

D. Central Water Commission

Q5. Community-based disaster management mainly emphasizes:

A. Military intervention

B. International aid

C. Local participation and preparedness

D. Post-disaster compensation

Answers with explanation

1. B — Disaster Management Act, 2005

This law created the NDMA, NDRF, and state-level disaster management authorities.

2. C — Ministry of Home Affairs

NDRF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and handles specialized disaster rescue operations.

3. C — Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

It is a global framework adopted in 2015 to reduce disaster risks and improve resilience.

4. B — India Meteorological Department

IMD provides cyclone tracking, weather forecasting, and early warning alerts.

5. C — Local participation and preparedness

Community-based disaster management focuses on empowering local people through awareness, training, and preparedness programmes.