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Way to Polytechnic ● Way to Polytechnic Disaster Management Unit-I Understanding Disaster: 1. What is the definition of a disaster? A. An unexpected event causing minimal damage B. A sudden event causing widespread destruction and distress C. A planned event for emergency preparedness D. A natural occurrence without consequences Answer: B. A sudden event causing widespread destruction and distress 2. Which term refers to a potential threat to humans and their welfare? A. Capacity B. Hazard C. Risk D. Vulnerability Answer: B. Hazard 3. Vulnerability in disaster management refers to: A. The ability to withstand disasters B. The potential for harm to individuals and communities C. The capacity to recover quickly after a disaster D. The state of being exposed to hazards Answer: D. The state of being exposed to hazards 4. Risk in disaster management is defined as: A. The likelihood of a hazard occurring B. The ability to recover from a disaster C. The level of preparedness in a community D. The capacity to withstand an event Answer: A. The likelihood of a hazard occurring 5. Which of the following is an example of a natural hazard? A. Pollution B. Earthquake C. Unemployment D. Economic recession Answer: B. Earthquake https://sbte.way2poly.in
Way to Polytechnic ● Way to Polytechnic 6. Disaster management is closely linked to: A. Economic growth B. Political stability C. Sustainable development D. Technological advancement Answer: C. Sustainable development 7. Capacity in disaster management refers to: A. The strength of buildings and infrastructure B. The ability to predict disasters accurately C. The resources and skills available to cope with disasters D. The geographical location of a community Answer: C. The resources and skills available to cope with disasters 8. What is the relationship between disaster and development? A. They are unrelated concepts B. Disaster management hinders development C. Disasters can impede development efforts D. Development is immune to disasters Answer: C. Disasters can impede development efforts 9. Which term refers to the ability of individuals and communities to recover from disasters? A. Capacity B. Vulnerability C. Resilience D. Risk Answer: C. Resilience 10. Disaster management aims to: A. Prevent all disasters from occurring B. Mitigate the impact of disasters and facilitate recovery C. Ignore disasters and focus on other issues D. Exacerbate the effects of disasters Answer: B. Mitigate the impact of disasters and facilitate recovery 11. What is the primary goal of disaster management? A. Eliminate all hazards B. Reduce vulnerability to zero https://sbte.way2poly.in

Way to Polytechnic ● Way to Polytechnic 17. What is the role of early warning systems in disaster management? A. To delay response efforts B. To inform and prepare communities for impending disasters C. To exacerbate the impact of disasters D. To decrease community resilience Answer: B. To inform and prepare communities for impending disasters 18. Which approach emphasizes the importance of community participation in disaster management? A. Centralized approach B. Top-down approach C. Decentralized approach D. Isolated approach Answer: C. Decentralized approach 19. Disaster preparedness involves: A. Reacting impulsively to disasters B. Ignoring potential risks C. Planning and organizing resources for effective response D. Leaving everything to chance Answer: C. Planning and organizing resources for effective response 20. What does the concept of "capacity building" entail in disaster management? A. Weakening the abilities of communities to respond to disasters B. Strengthening the resources, skills, and institutions for disaster response C. Limiting the access to information during emergencies D. Increasing vulnerability to disasters Answer: B. Strengthening the resources, skills, and institutions for disaster response Unit-II Types, Trends, Causes, Consequences and Control of Disasters: 1. Which type of disaster is primarily associated with movements of the Earth's crust? A. Hydro-meteorological disasters B. Biological disasters C. Geological disasters D. Technological disasters https://sbte.way2poly.in