Q1. In the event of a natural disaster in a tribal district (under Sixth Schedule), who would be the co-chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority?
- Member of the Legislative Assembly
- District Collector
- Chief Executive Member of the Autonomous District Council
- Superintendent of Police
Correct Option: 3. Chief Executive Member of the Autonomous District Council.
Explanation: In tribal areas under the Sixth Schedule, the Chief Executive Member of the Autonomous District Council acts as the ex-officio co-chairperson of the DDMA.
Q2. What distinguishes the NDMA’s mandate in supporting other countries during disasters?
- It provides unlimited funds to neighboring countries
- It may provide support as determined by the central government
- It is mandated to lead UN disaster response efforts
- It sends NDRF teams without government approval
Correct Option: 2. It may provide support as determined by the central government.
Explanation: NDMA can support other countries during major disasters but only as determined by the Central Government, not unilaterally.
Q3. Which level of authority has the explicit responsibility to identify potential relief camp locations in the event of a disaster?
- National Disaster Response Force
- State Disaster Management Authority
- District Disaster Management Authority
- Ministry of Rural Development
Correct Option: 3. District Disaster Management Authority.
Explanation: The DDMA is responsible for identifying relief centres or camps and ensuring basic amenities like water and sanitation in such locations.
Q4. The NDMA’s role in mainstreaming disaster management into development planning reflects which of the following strategic principles?
- Rapid disaster financing
- Community-led emergency evacuation
- Post-crisis reconstruction
- Risk reduction through developmental integration
Correct Option: 4. Risk reduction through developmental integration.
Explanation: Mainstreaming disaster management involves embedding risk reduction and mitigation into developmental policies, avoiding reactive-only strategies.
Q5. The NDMA submits its annual report to the central government. What is the constitutional significance of this process?
- It guides state-level election procedures
- It enables the President to proclaim emergency
- It forms the basis for national budgeting
- It ensures accountability through parliamentary oversight
Correct Option: 4. It ensures accountability through parliamentary oversight.
Explanation: By submitting its annual report to the central government, which lays it before both Houses of Parliament, the NDMA ensures legislative oversight and accountability, a key tenet of democratic governance.