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National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by the ______.

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President

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Prime Minister

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Home Minister

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Defence Minister

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The correct option is B Prime Minister
The NDMA is the apex body of the central government to formulate policies for disaster management. Prime Minister heads the NDMA, and members enjoy the rank of Secretary of the Union government.
The correct answer is B.

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