Disaster Management

General Knowledge Test with questions about Environment & Biodiversity for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. The Global Initiative on Disaster Risk Management (GIDRM) is an initiative of:

  1. US Government
  2. British Government
  3. German Government
  4. India Government
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Answer: Option C. German Government

2. Who is the head of the National Disaster Management Authority in India?

  1. Prime Minister of India
  2. Home Minister of India
  3. President of india
  4. Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Answer: Option A. Prime Minister of India

3. Which gas was released during the Bhopal gas tragedy?

  1. Carbon dioxide
  2. Methyl isocyanate
  3. Sulfur dioxide
  4. Nitrogen oxide
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Answer: Option B. Methyl isocyanate

4. Which of the following trees can be planted to help prevent forest fires in the Himalayan region?

  1. Banj oak trees
  2. Tendu trees
  3. Maple trees
  4. Birch trees
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Answer: Option A. Banj oak trees

5. Which of the following is affected by heavy rainfall on the soil?

  1. Increased fertility
  2. Enhanced moisture retention
  3. Decreased acidity
  4. Soil erosion
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Answer: Option D. Soil erosion