Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Decision Making Bodies)	List - II (Chairperson)
A. National Disaster Management Authority B. National Crisis Management Committee C. National Executive Committee D. State Disaster Management Authority	I. Cabinet Secretary II. Chief Minister III. Prime Minister IV. Union Home Secretary

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• B. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• C. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• D. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II

Hint:

Political heads (PM/CM) lead the Authorities (NDMA/SDMA), while Administrative heads (Secretaries) lead the Committees (NCMC/NEC).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The Disaster Management Act, 2005, established a multi-tier institutional framework in India. Each level of authority is headed by a specific executive leader to ensure political and administrative accountability.

Step 1: Matching Bodies to their Chairpersons.

• A. NDMA (National level): The apex body for disaster management in India, chaired by the Prime Minister (A-III).
• B. NCMC: A committee set up by the Government of India for effective implementation of relief measures. It is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary (B-I).
• C. NEC: Responsible for assisting the NDMA and implementing the National Plan. It is chaired by the Union Home Secretary (C-IV).
• D. SDMA (State level): The state-level counterpart of NDMA, chaired by the Chief Minister (D-II) of the respective state.

Step 2: Conclusion.
The matches are A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.