Disaster Management
DAILY PRACTICE 21/10/2026
UPSC CSE
Q 1.
With reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), consider the following statements:
- NDMA was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
- The Prime Minister of India is the Chairperson of NDMA.
- NDMA is responsible only for managing natural disasters and does not deal with industrial or chemical disasters.
- NDMA lays down policies, plans and guidelines for disaster management in India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?