Question

The approach to disaster preparedness has shifted from need-based to ____ approaches.

• A. Rights based
• B. Community-based
• C. Both A & B
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Both A & B

A sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life and property is called a disaster. It can be natural like earth quakes, tsunami, floods etc and artificial disasters like terrorist attack etc. The impact of disaster depends on the precautions we take to save our lives and our environment. Disaster preparedness refers to measures taken to prepare for and reduce the effects of disasters. Disaster preparedness builds capacity at all levels like at individual, social, national and global levels. The approach to disaster preparedness has shifted from need-based to right and community based approach.