Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides for the effective management of disasters. Reason (R): It ensures measure by the various wings of the government for prevention and mitigation of disasters and prompt response to any disaster situation. Choose the most appropriate answer.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 is the legal backbone of disaster management in India. It ensures institutional coordination for prevention, mitigation, and response.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provides the legal and institutional framework for disaster management in India.

Step 1: Checking Assertion (A).
The Act provides for effective management of disasters. It creates authorities and responsibilities at national, state, and district levels. \[ \text{Disaster Management Act, 2005} \Rightarrow \text{Institutional framework for disaster management} \] So Assertion (A) is correct.

Step 2: Checking Reason (R).
The Act ensures coordinated measures by different wings of government for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. \[ \text{Government coordination} \Rightarrow \text{Prevention + Mitigation + Response} \] So Reason (R) is also correct.

Step 3: Checking explanation.
Reason (R) explains why the Act provides effective management. It gives the mechanism through which disaster management becomes organised and coordinated. Therefore, both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation.