Q. A community has a disaster response plan that requires 10% of its budget for training. If the total budget is $500,000, how much is allocated for training?
A.
$40,000
B.
$50,000
C.
$60,000
D.
$70,000
Solution
10% of $500,000 = 0.10 * $500,000 = $50,000 for training.
Q. A local government allocates 15% of its budget for disaster preparedness. If the total budget is $2,000,000, how much is allocated for disaster preparedness?
Q. A team of 5 volunteers can distribute supplies to 200 families in 4 hours. How many families can 10 volunteers distribute supplies to in the same time?
A.
200
B.
300
C.
400
D.
500
Solution
If 5 volunteers can serve 200 families, then 10 volunteers can serve 2 * 200 = 400 families in 4 hours.
Q. During which period did the concept of 'disaster response' begin to take a more organized form in Europe, particularly in response to natural calamities?
A.
Middle Ages
B.
Renaissance
C.
Industrial Revolution
D.
Post-World War II
Solution
The Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes in urbanization and infrastructure, leading to more organized disaster response mechanisms.
Q. If a disaster response plan requires 4 trucks to deliver supplies and each truck can carry 1,500 kg, what is the total weight capacity of all trucks combined?
A.
4,500 kg
B.
5,000 kg
C.
6,000 kg
D.
6,500 kg
Solution
Total capacity = 4 trucks * 1,500 kg/truck = 6,000 kg.
Q. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted in which year, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to disaster management? (2015)
A.
2005
B.
2010
C.
2015
D.
2020
Solution
The Sendai Framework was adopted in 2015, focusing on reducing disaster risk and enhancing resilience.
Q. What role does community participation play in disaster management? (2018)
A.
It is not significant in disaster management.
B.
It helps in effective response and recovery.
C.
It complicates the disaster management process.
D.
It is only relevant during the recovery phase.
Solution
Community participation is crucial in disaster management as it enhances the effectiveness of response and recovery efforts by involving local knowledge and resources.
Correct Answer:
B
— It helps in effective response and recovery.
Q. What was the primary focus of the Disaster Management Act of 2005 in India? (2005)
A.
Establishment of a National Disaster Management Authority
B.
Creation of a National Policy on Disaster Management
C.
Implementation of disaster response training programs
D.
Development of infrastructure for disaster resilience
Solution
The Disaster Management Act of 2005 primarily focused on the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to coordinate disaster management efforts.
Correct Answer:
A
— Establishment of a National Disaster Management Authority
