Question

Match List-I with List-II.

List-I	List-II
A. Exposure B. Vulnerability C. Capacity D. Elements at risk	I. Susceptibility of a community to the impact of disaster II. Positive managerial capabilities III. Degree to which elements are at risk IV. Exposed to hazards in a given area

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

Hint:

Vulnerability means susceptibility, capacity means ability, exposure means degree of being at risk, and elements at risk are objects or people exposed to hazards.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Disaster risk terms must be understood clearly. Exposure, vulnerability, capacity, and elements at risk are basic terms used in disaster risk assessment.

Step 1: Match exposure.
Exposure refers to the degree to which people, property, systems, or other elements are located in hazard-prone areas. \[ A \rightarrow III \]

Step 2: Match vulnerability.
Vulnerability means susceptibility of a community to the impact of disaster. A more vulnerable community suffers more damage. \[ B \rightarrow I \]

Step 3: Match capacity.
Capacity means positive capabilities, resources, skills, and managerial abilities that help reduce disaster risk. \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Match elements at risk.
Elements at risk are people, buildings, infrastructure, and resources exposed to hazards in a given area. \[ D \rightarrow IV \] Therefore, the correct matching is: \[ A-III,\ B-I,\ C-II,\ D-IV \]