Question

In 1975, a model bill on flood plain zoning was circulated to state governments in India. Which of the following was NOT a feature of the model bill?

• A. Flood plain zoning authority
• B. Restrictions on use of flood plains
• C. Compensation
• D. Rehabilitation

Hint:

Flood plain zoning is mainly about regulation of land use before floods occur. Rehabilitation is mostly a post-disaster recovery activity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Flood plain zoning is a non-structural flood management measure. It controls the use of land in flood-prone areas so that damage to life and property can be reduced.

Step 1: Understanding flood plain zoning.
Flood plains are low-lying areas near rivers that are likely to be flooded. Flood plain zoning divides such areas into zones according to flood risk. \[ \text{Flood plain zoning} \Rightarrow \text{Regulated land use in flood-prone areas} \]

Step 2: Understanding features of the model bill.
A flood plain zoning authority is needed to identify and regulate flood-prone areas.
Restrictions on use of flood plains are important because unsafe construction must be avoided.
Compensation may be related to restrictions or regulated land use.

Step 3: Identifying the option not related to the model bill.
Rehabilitation is generally related to post-disaster recovery or shifting affected people after damage. The model bill mainly focused on zoning and regulating flood plains, not rehabilitation as a main feature. Therefore, the correct answer is Rehabilitation.