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Questions Related to natural disasters and hazards

As the magnitude of natural disaster increases their frequency of occurrence _________.

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  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Remains same

  4. Varies over time

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Magnitude is the amount of energy released by a disaster. Frequency is the recurrence interval of the disaster. Impact is a function of magnitude and frequency of disaster. The magnitude-frequency concept is generally an inverse relationship between magnitude and frequency.

Which of the following is not a geological disaster?

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  1. Avalanches

  2. Floods

  3. Earthquakes

  4. Sinkholes

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Correct Option: B

World Conferences on Disaster Reduction were held in _________.

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  1. Japan

  2. Germany

  3. America

  4. France

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Correct Option: A

The Sendai Framework is related to _______.

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  1. Global warming

  2. Ozone depletion

  3. Disaster management

  4. Biodiversity conservation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (SFDRR) was finally agreed on 18th March 2015 in Sendai, Japan. The Sendai Framework is sharpening focus on the vital role that ecosystems play in reducing disaster risk, particularly in shared river basins, wetlands and coastal areas.

Ecosystems such as forests can act as buffers against natural hazards, notably flooding. One of the most telling examples comes from the Caribbean, where Haiti’s forest cover is just 3.8 percent while its much greener island neighbor the Dominican Republic boasts 40.8 percent.

Which of the following documents were adopted during the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction? 

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  1. Asian Regional Plan

  2. New Delhi Declaration

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

which of the following statements is/are the Do's for the students when a fire incident occurs _______________________.

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  1. When fire breaks out in any locality, call for an immediate help by shouting or ringing the bell loudly.

  2. Put of the fire using sand or fire extinguisher

  3. Disconnect the main electric connection

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following statements are true:

A. Risk transfer refers to instruments that share or hedge economic risks before losses occur.

B. Disaster Risk Management includes the areas of risk identification, risk reduction and transfer, adverse event management and recovery.

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  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Risk Transfer refers to instruments that share/hedge economic risks before losses occur. Examples include: Budget self-insurance, Market Insurance and Reinsurance, Public asset coverage, Risk pooling and diversification and Risk financing.

DRR is a part of sustainable development, so it must involve every part of society, government, non-governmental organizations and the professional and private sector. It therefore requires a people-centered and multi-sector approach, building resilience to multiple, cascading and interacting hazards and creating a culture of prevention and resilience. Consequently DRM includes strategies designed to:

  1. Avoid the construction of new risks
  2. Address pre-existing risks
  3. Share and spread risk to prevent disaster losses being absorbed by other development outcomes and creating additional poverty

which of the following statements is/are correct?

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  1. India is one of the most disaster prone countries.

  2. Over 55% of the land area in India is vulnerable to earthquakes.

  3. 12% of the land area in India is vulnerable to floods.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India with its vast size and unique geo-physical characteristics is one of the world's most disaster prone countries. Natural disasters occur frequently in varying intensity in different parts of the country. 
1. Over 55% of the land area is vulnerable to earth quakes.
2. 12% to floods
3. 8% to cyclones.
4. 70% of the cultivable land is prone to drought.

Natural phenomenon that are hazardous to life, property and environment are known as natural hazards.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following statements about the National Disaster Management Authority is correct?

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  1. It is headed by the Prime Minister.

  2. It was established by the Government of India through the disaster management act,2005.

  3. It was created to spearhead and adopt a holistic and integrated approach to disaster management.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On Dec 23,2005 the Government of India took a defining step by enacting the disaster management act,2005. It envisaged the creation of Nation disaster management authority. It is to be headed by the Prime Minister and it was created to spearhead and adopt a holistic and integrated approach a disaster management.