Question

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristics of IDRN?

• A. District collectors are the authorised officials to obtain and updating of data in IDRN.
• B. Open data sharing and access policy for viewing resource information in IDRN.
• C. The NIC is located at Bengaluru and is the host for the online inventory of IDRN.
• D. It is the web-based platform for inventory management of key supplies, skilled human resources and equipment.

Hint:

IDRN is important because it provides online information about disaster response resources like equipment, supplies, skilled manpower, and other key resources.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: IDRN stands for India Disaster Resource Network. It is an online resource inventory system used for disaster response planning and resource management.

Step 1: Understanding IDRN.
IDRN helps maintain details of resources such as equipment, supplies, vehicles, and skilled human resources available for disaster response. \[ \text{IDRN} = \text{Online inventory for disaster resources} \]

Step 2: Checking correct characteristics of IDRN.
District collectors or authorised district officials are involved in obtaining and updating data.
IDRN supports access to resource information.
It is a web-based inventory management platform for disaster-related resources.

Step 3: Finding the incorrect characteristic.
The statement that NIC is located at Bengaluru and hosts the online inventory is not a key characteristic of IDRN. The important point about IDRN is its web-based disaster resource inventory, not the given location statement. Therefore, the correct answer is Option (C).