{"id":2628,"date":"2025-11-26T16:56:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2628"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:56:18","slug":"mcqs-based-on-political-science-134","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2628","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Political Science- (134)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. When was the Disaster Management Act enacted in India?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1999<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2004<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2005<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. 2005. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  The Disaster Management Act was enacted in 2005 after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004. It established a legal framework for disaster management in India and led to the formal creation of the NDMA.\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Minister of Home Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">President of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cabinet Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"> Prime Minister of India<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. Prime Minister of India. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  According to the Disaster Management Act, the Prime Minister of India is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NDMA.<br\/>\n\nThe National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body in India for disaster management, established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is responsible for laying down the policies, plans, and guidelines for effective disaster management in the country.<br\/>\n\n<b> Key Highlights of NDMA<\/b><br\/>\n-Establishment:\tFormed in 2005 by Executive Order; Notified in 2006 under the DM Act<br\/>\n-Legal Backing:\tDisaster Management Act, 2005<br\/>\n-Chairperson:\tPrime Minister of India (Ex-officio)<br\/>\n-Members:\tUp to 9 members (one as Vice-Chairperson, with Cabinet Minister rank)<br\/>\n-Administrative Ministry:\tMinistry of Home Affairs<br\/>\n\n<b> Vision of NDMA<\/b><br\/>\n\u201cTo build a safer and disaster-resilient India by a holistic, proactive, technology-driven and sustainable development strategy that involves all stakeholders and fosters a culture of prevention, preparedness, and mitigation.\u201d<br\/>\n\n<b>Objectives of NDMA<\/b><br\/>\n-Promote a culture of preparedness, prevention, and resilience.<br\/>\n\n-Use technology and traditional wisdom for sustainable mitigation.<br\/>\n\n-Integrate disaster risk reduction into developmental planning.<br\/>\n\n-Develop institutional and techno-legal frameworks.<br\/>\n\n-Create forecasting and early warning systems.<br\/>\n\n-Ensure efficient and inclusive disaster response.<br\/>\n\n-Promote resilient reconstruction.<br\/>\n\n-Partner with media for disaster awareness.<br\/>\n\n<b> Functions of NDMA<\/b><br\/>\n-Formulate national disaster management policies.<br\/>\n\n-Approve the National Plan and ministerial plans.<br\/>\n\n-Guide State Disaster Management Authorities (SDMAs).<br\/>\n\n-Coordinate implementation of policies and plans.<br\/>\n\n-Recommend fund allocation for mitigation.<br\/>\n\n-Supervise the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).<br\/>\n\n-Provide international assistance during major disasters.<br\/>\n\n-Authorize emergency procurement.<br\/>\n\n-Set minimum standards of relief and suggest loan relief mechanisms.<br\/>\n\n-Oversee training and capacity building through the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM).<br\/>\n\n<b> Structure of Disaster Management in India<\/b><br\/>\n-National:-\tNDMA:-\tPrime Minister<br\/>\n-State:-\tSDMA (State Disaster Management Authority):-\tChief Minister<br\/>\n-District:-\tDDMA (District Disaster Management Authority):-\tDistrict Collector \/ Magistrate\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What is the maximum number of members (excluding the Chairperson) in the NDMA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">11<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 9. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  The NDMA can have a maximum of nine members, as per the Disaster Management Act. These members are nominated by the Chairperson.\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Under which Ministry does the NDMA function?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ministry of Environment and Forests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ministry of Defence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ministry of Home Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ministry of Disaster management<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Ministry of Home Affairs. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  The NDMA works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. What is the primary vision of the NDMA?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To build a safer and disaster-resilient India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To focus only on post-disaster relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To ensure faster economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To improve international disaster aid<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 1. To build a safer and disaster-resilient India. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong>  NDMA\u2019s vision is \u201cTo build a safer and disaster-resilient India\u201d through a holistic and sustainable approach involving all stakeholders.\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. 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