Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about disaster?

A disaster is a sudden event that causes widespread destruction.

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A disaster is a sudden event that does not cause widespread destruction.

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Events turn into disasters if they occur around human settlements.

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Events turn into disasters if they occur away from the human settlements.

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Solution

The correct options are
A A disaster is a sudden event that causes widespread destruction.
C Events turn into disasters if they occur around human settlements.
A disaster is a sudden event that causes significant damage, loss and destruction to the community. An event turns into a disaster if it occurs around human settlements or causes harm to humans.

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Q25. Consider the following statements about National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):

1. It is a statutory body under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

2. Its mandate is to coordinate response to natural or man-made disasters.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. Creation of plans through which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters is called disaster management.

2. Measures that eliminate or reduce the impacts and risks of hazards is called disaster mitigation.

Which of the above statements are true?

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