Disaster Management in Indian Context

Geography ⇒ Indian Geography

Disaster Management in Indian Context starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Disaster Management in Indian Context. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Define disaster management in the context of India.

Describe the four phases of disaster management.

Describe the impact of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy on disaster management policies in India.

Explain the difference between a hazard and a disaster.

Explain the importance of community participation in disaster management.

Explain the role of technology in disaster management in India.

Explain the term 'mitigation' in disaster management.

Explain the term 'vulnerability' in the context of disaster management.

List any two non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in disaster management in India.

List any two structural measures for flood management in India.

Name any two major man-made disasters that have occurred in India.

Name any two major river systems in India that are prone to flooding.

Name the Indian agency responsible for forecasting and monitoring cyclones.

What is the main aim of disaster risk reduction (DRR)?

What is the main function of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)?

What is the main objective of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in India?

What is the purpose of mock drills in disaster management?

What is the role of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in India?

What is the significance of early warning systems in disaster management?