Question

    Which of the following points are ‘correct’ with respect to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)? 

    A The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is India’s apex statutory body for disaster management. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the Chairperson of the NDMA and it has nine other members. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, by the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only a & b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Only a & c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is India’s apex statutory body for disaster management. i. The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, by the Disaster Management Act, 2005. ii. The Prime Minister is its chairperson and it has nine other members. One of the nine members is designated as Vice-Chairperson.

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