1. What is the primary purpose of an institutional mechanism for disaster management? A. Response and recovery B. Preparedness and mitigation C. Risk assessment D. Risk Reduction Answer: B

2. In disaster management, what does the acronym "NDMA" stand for? A. National Disaster Management Agency B. National Disaster Mitigation Authority C. National Disaster Management Authority D. National Disaster Mitigation Agency Answer: C

3. Which organization at the national level in India is responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management? A. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) C. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) D. Disaster Management Cell (DMC) Answer: B

4. At the state level in India, what is the equivalent body to NDMA? A. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) B. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) C. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) D. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Answer: A

5. Which body coordinates disaster management at the district level in India? A. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) B. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) C. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) D. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Answer: A

6. What is the role of a State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in India? A. Policy formulation and coordination at the state level B. Immediate response to disasters C. Direct relief and rescue operations D. International coordination for disaster response Answer: A

7. What is the primary responsibility of a District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in India? A. Disaster response and relief B. Risk assessment and vulnerability analysis C. Coordination and implementation of disaster management plans at the district level D. Formulating national policies on disaster management Answer: C

8. Which organization in India is responsible for specialized search and rescue operations during disasters? A. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) B. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) C. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) D. Border Security Force (BSF) Answer: A

9. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India operates under the jurisdiction of: A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Defence C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of External Affairs Answer: A

10. Which organization in India provides technical assistance and expertise in disaster management? A. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) B. Disaster Management Cell (DMC) C. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) D. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Answer: A

11. What is the role of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in India? A. Conducting research and training in disaster management B. Direct disaster response and relief operations C. Coordinating with international disaster management agencies D. Formulating disaster management policies at the national level Answer: A

12. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in India is primarily responsible for: A. Providing security to critical infrastructure and installations B. Disaster response and relief C. Coordination of disaster management at the national level D. Search and rescue operations during disasters Answer: A

13. What is the role of the National Disaster Management Communication (NDMC) in India? A. Providing communication infrastructure during disasters B. International coordination of disaster response C. Direct disaster response and relief operations D. Formulating disaster management policies at the national level Answer: A

14. What organization is responsible for coordinating disaster response and relief operations at the central level in India? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Defence C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Finance Answer: A

15. Which body in India is responsible for coordinating search and rescue operations during disasters at the central level? A. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) B. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) C. Disaster Management Cell (DMC) D. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Answer: A

16. What is the role of the National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMG) in India? A. Providing guidelines for disaster risk assessment B. Coordinating international disaster response efforts C. Providing immediate relief during disasters D. Conducting training and awareness programs on disaster management Answer: A

17. Which organization in India is responsible for administering the Disaster Response Fund and National Disaster Mitigation Fund? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Defence Answer: B

18. Which body in India is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of disaster management plans? A. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) B. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) C. District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) D. Central Monitoring and Evaluation Authority (CMEA) Answer: A

19. What is the role of the National Disaster Management Advisory Council (NDMAC) in India? A. Advising the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) B. Direct disaster response and relief operations C. Coordinating with international disaster management agencies D. Formulating disaster management policies at the national level Answer: A

20. The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Cell in India is primarily responsible for: A. Integrating disaster risk reduction into development planning B. Disaster response and relief C. Search and rescue operations during disasters D. Formulating disaster management policies at the national level Answer: A

21. What is the role of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in disaster management in India? A. Providing medical assistance and healthcare during disasters B. Coordinating international disaster response efforts C. Conducting research on disaster management D. Formulating disaster management policies at the national level Answer: A

22. What is the primary objective of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in India? A. To provide a legal framework for disaster management B. To establish international disaster management agreements C. To allocate funding for disaster response D. To set up international disaster management standards Answer: A

23. What organization in India is responsible for disaster management training and capacity building? A. National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) C. Disaster Management Cell (DMC) D. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Answer: A

24. The Disaster Management Division (DMD) in India is a part of which ministry? A. Ministry of Home Affairs B. Ministry of Finance C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change D. Ministry of Defence Answer: A

25. Which organization in India is responsible for coordinating international disaster response efforts? A. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) B. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) C. Disaster Management Cell (DMC) D. National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMG) Answer: B