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Structure of Disaster Management Authority

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State Disaster Management Authority is headed by the _____.

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Prime Minister

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Governor

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Chief Minister

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Home Minister

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Solution

The correct option is C Chief Minister
All-State Governments are mandated under Section 14 of the National disaster management act to establish a State Disaster Management Authority . The State Disaster Management Authority consists of the Chief Minister of the State, who is the Chairperson, and no more than eight members appointed by the Chief Minister.
The correct answer is C.

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