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Puucho STATIC QUIZ 2020 – 21
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Question 1 of 5
India’s seed vault, to protect important genetic material in case of a major man-made or natural disaster, is located in
CorrectSolution: c)
At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility. The vault is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (which comes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (under Defence Research and Development Organisation).
IncorrectSolution: c)
At Chang La in the Himalayas, at a height of 17,300 feet, India has its seed storage facility. The vault is a joint venture of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (which comes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (under Defence Research and Development Organisation).
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Question 2 of 5
State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005. Disaster(s) covered under SDRF include:
CorrectSolution: c)
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
IncorrectSolution: c)
Disaster (s) covered under SDRF: Cyclone, drought, earthquake, fire, flood, tsunami, hailstorm, landslide, avalanche, cloudburst, pest attack, frost and cold waves.
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Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
- The Central Government contributes 50% to SDRF and the remaining 50% is provided from the State Government.
- A State Government may use the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
Heads: The state executive committee headed by the Chief Secretary is authorized to decide on all matters relating to the financing of the relief expenditure from the SDRF.
Local Disaster: A State Government may use up to 10 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs subject to the condition that the State Government has listed the State specific natural disasters and notified clear and transparent norms and guidelines for such disasters with the approval of the State Authority, i.e., the State Executive Authority (SEC).
IncorrectSolution: b)
SDRF has been constituted by each state under the provisions of Disaster Management act 2005.
It was constituted based on the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.
Funding: The Central Government contributes 75% of SDRF allocation for general category States/UTs and 90% for special category States/UTs.
Heads: The state executive committee headed by the Chief Secretary is authorized to decide on all matters relating to the financing of the relief expenditure from the SDRF.
Local Disaster: A State Government may use up to 10 percent of the funds available under the SDRF for providing immediate relief to the victims of natural disasters that they consider to be ‘disasters’ within the local context in the State and which are not included in the notified list of disasters of the Ministry of Home Affairs subject to the condition that the State Government has listed the State specific natural disasters and notified clear and transparent norms and guidelines for such disasters with the approval of the State Authority, i.e., the State Executive Authority (SEC).
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Question 4 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding the role and functions of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
- It imparts basic and operational level training to State Response Forces like Police and Home guards.
- It is responsible for organizing Public Awareness Campaigns about disaster management.
- It is the statutorily sanctioned force for guarding sensitive international borders during a disaster.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
Functions of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF):
- Specialized response during disasters.
- Proactive deployment during impending disaster situations.
- Acquire and continually upgrade its own training and skills.
- Liaison, Reconnaissance, Rehearsals and Mock Drills.
- Impart basic and operational level training to State Response Forces (Police, Civil Defence and Home Guards).
- Community Capacity Building Programme.
- Organize Public Awareness Campaigns.
IncorrectSolution: a)
Functions of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF):
- Specialized response during disasters.
- Proactive deployment during impending disaster situations.
- Acquire and continually upgrade its own training and skills.
- Liaison, Reconnaissance, Rehearsals and Mock Drills.
- Impart basic and operational level training to State Response Forces (Police, Civil Defence and Home Guards).
- Community Capacity Building Programme.
- Organize Public Awareness Campaigns.
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Question 5 of 5
Blizzards come under which type of natural disaster
CorrectSolution: d)
IncorrectSolution: d)
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