Disaster Management Quiz
Practice quiz on Disaster Management (General Knowledge / Current Affairs). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Disaster Management Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 10 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The Disaster Management Act in India was passed in
- A.2005
- B.2013
- C.1999
- D.1991
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Answer: A. 2005
2005.
Q2.The NDMA is headed by the
- A.CJI
- B.Prime Minister
- C.President
- D.Home Minister
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Answer: B. Prime Minister
Chairperson is the PM.
Q3.NDRF stands for
- A.National Disaster Response Force
- B.National Defence Relief Force
- C.National Disaster Rescue Fund
- D.Nodal Disaster Response Force
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Answer: A. National Disaster Response Force
NDRF.
Q4.The instrument used to measure earthquake intensity is a
- A.Barometer
- B.Anemometer
- C.Hygrometer
- D.Seismograph
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Answer: D. Seismograph
Seismograph.
Q5.Tsunamis are caused mostly by
- A.Undersea earthquakes
- B.Monsoon
- C.Cyclones
- D.Floods
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Answer: A. Undersea earthquakes
Seismic activity.
Q6.Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal generally occur in
- A.Jan to Feb
- B.October to November
- C.July only
- D.March to April
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Answer: B. October to November
Post-monsoon.
Q7.The Bhopal Gas Tragedy happened in
- A.1991
- B.1975
- C.2000
- D.1984
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Answer: D. 1984
December 1984.
Q8.Early warning for cyclones in India is issued by
- A.DRDO
- B.IMD
- C.NDMA
- D.ISRO
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Answer: B. IMD
India Meteorological Department.
Q9.Which region of India is most prone to earthquakes?
- A.Deccan Plateau
- B.Thar desert
- C.Western Ghats
- D.Himalayan belt
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Answer: D. Himalayan belt
Zone V areas.
Q10.The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is observed on
- A.22 April
- B.8 March
- C.5 June
- D.13 October
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Answer: D. 13 October
13 October.
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