Disaster Management Quiz

Question 1 (1 point)

What is disaster management?

• The process of creating disasters

• The process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazards

• A way to increase the impact of disasters

• A government tax policy

✓ Correct Answer: The process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazards

Score: 1/1

Question 2 (1 point)

What is the purpose of land-use planning in disaster management?

• To build more structures in high-risk areas

• To avoid construction in flood-prone areas

• To increase industrialization

• To promote deforestation

✓ Correct Answer: To avoid construction in flood-prone areas

Score: 1/1

Question 3 (1 point)

Which of these is an example of a natural hazard?

• Earthquake

• Nuclear accident

• Chemical spill

• Cyber-attack

✓ Correct Answer: Earthquake

Score: 1/1

Question 4 (1 point)

Which of the following is a strategy to build resilient communities?

• Ignoring disaster risks

• Public training programs on disaster preparedness

• Reducing emergency response teams

• Delaying infrastructure development

✓ Correct Answer: Public training programs on disaster preparedness

Score: 1/1

Question 5 (1 point)

What does DRR stand for in disaster management?

• Disaster Response and Rescue

• Disaster Risk Reduction

• Disaster Resource Recovery

• Disaster Relief and Resilience

✓ Correct Answer: Disaster Risk Reduction

Score: 1/1

Question 6 (1 point)

Which of the following is NOT a phase of disaster management?

• Prevention

• Mitigation

• Response

• Recovery

✓ Correct Answer: Prevention

Score: 0/1 (Incorrect)

Question 7 (1 point)

Which of the following increases disaster risk?

• Unplanned urbanization

• Environmental conservation

• Early warning systems

• Strengthening infrastructure

✓ Correct Answer: Unplanned urbanization

Score: 1/1

Question 8 (1 point)

Which of the following best describes technological hazards?

• Natural disasters caused by technological failure

• Disasters that only affect cities

• Hazards that cannot be mitigated

• Disasters caused by cyber-attacks and infrastructure failures

✓ Correct Answer: Disasters caused by cyber-attacks and infrastructure failures

Score: 1/1

Question 9 (1 point)

What is the primary difference between a hazard and a disaster?

• Hazards are always natural, while disasters are human-made

• Hazards only occur in urban areas, while disasters occur everywhere

• A hazard becomes a disaster when it significantly affects a vulnerable population

• Hazards occur frequently, while disasters are rare

✓ Correct Answer: A hazard becomes a disaster when it significantly affects a vulnerable population

Score: 1/1

Question 10 (1 point)

What is the primary goal of integrating DRR into sustainable development?

• To eliminate all natural hazards

• To reduce disaster risks while promoting economic and environmental sustainability

• To increase industrialization

• To focus solely on emergency response

✓ Correct Answer: To reduce disaster risks while promoting economic and environmental sustainability

Score: 1/1

Question 11 (1 point)

What causes an earthquake?

• Heavy rainfall

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Changes in atmospheric pressure

• Volcanic ash

✓ Correct Answer: Movement of tectonic plates

Score: 1/1

Question 12 (1 point)

What is a tsunami?

• A large sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes

• A strong windstorm

• A desert storm

✓ Correct Answer: A large sea wave caused by underwater earthquakes

Score: 1/1

Question 13 (1 point)

Which of the following is a human-induced cause of geological disasters?

• Erosion

• Subduction zones

• Reservoir-induced seismicity

• Tectonic plate movement

✓ Correct Answer: Reservoir-induced seismicity

Score: 1/1

Question 14 (1 point)

What is a primary social impact of geological disasters?

• Increase in agricultural production

• Mass displacement of people

• Economic growth

• Decrease in pollution levels

✓ Correct Answer: Mass displacement of people

Score: 1/1

Question 15 (1 point)

Why are zoning regulations important in disaster mitigation?

• They help increase construction in hazardous areas

• They allow mining in landslide-prone regions

• They restrict construction in high-risk zones

• They promote unregulated urbanization

✓ Correct Answer: They restrict construction in high-risk zones

Score: 1/1

Question 16 (1 point)

Which geological process weakens rock formations, leading to landslides?

• Subduction zones

• Erosion and weathering

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial melting

✓ Correct Answer: Erosion and weathering

Score: 1/1

Question 17 (1 point)

What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

• Cyclones

• Underwater earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Deforestation

✓ Correct Answer: Underwater earthquakes

Score: 1/1

Question 18 (1 point)

Which of the following technological interventions helps in mapping high-risk areas?

• GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

• AI chatbots

• Internet of Things (IoT)

• GPS navigation systems

✓ Correct Answer: GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

Score: 1/1

Question 19 (1 point)

What is the role of retrofitting buildings in disaster management?

• Strengthening structures to withstand geological shocks

• Increasing urban density

• Promoting tourism in disaster-prone areas

• Reducing agricultural productivity

✓ Correct Answer: Strengthening structures to withstand geological shocks

Score: 1/1

Question 20 (1 point)

Which major geological disaster emphasized the importance of reforestation and sustainable land management?

• 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

• 2018 Kerala Landslides

• 2001 Gujarat Earthquake

• 2013 Uttarakhand Floods

✓ Correct Answer: 2018 Kerala Landslides

Score: 0/1 (Incorrect)

Question 21 (1 point)

What is a hydro-meteorological disaster?

• A disaster caused by geological events

• A disaster resulting from extreme weather and water-related phenomena

• A disaster caused by human activities only

• A disaster that occurs underground

✓ Correct Answer: A disaster resulting from extreme weather and water-related phenomena

Score: 1/1

Question 22 (1 point)

Which of the following is NOT a hydro-meteorological disaster?

• Earthquake

• Cyclone

• Flood

• Heatwave

✓ Correct Answer: Earthquake

Score: 1/1

Question 23 (1 point)

Which of the following is a characteristic of droughts?

• Sudden and heavy rainfall

• Prolonged periods of low precipitation

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Rapid movement of snow and ice

✓ Correct Answer: Prolonged periods of low precipitation

Score: 1/1

Question 24 (1 point)

How does deforestation contribute to hydro-meteorological disasters?

• By increasing water absorption and reducing flooding

• By reducing natural water absorption and increasing flooding

• By cooling the climate

• By increasing atmospheric oxygen levels

✓ Correct Answer: By reducing natural water absorption and increasing flooding

Score: 1/1

Question 25 (1 point)

What is the main objective of afforestation and reforestation in disaster management?

• To provide timber for industrial use

• To reduce urbanization

• To restore ecosystems and regulate natural water flow

• To increase soil erosion

✓ Correct Answer: To restore ecosystems and regulate natural water flow

Score: 1/1

Question 26 (1 point)

Which of the following atmospheric conditions contributes to the formation of heatwaves?

• Low-pressure systems trapping warm air

• High-pressure systems trapping warm air

• Increased humidity

• Sudden snowfall

✓ Correct Answer: High-pressure systems trapping warm air

Score: 1/1

Question 27 (1 point)

Which of the following is a key climate adaptation strategy?

• Expanding urban construction in flood-prone areas

• Relying solely on fossil fuels

• Sustainable agriculture and crop diversification

• Increasing groundwater extraction

✓ Correct Answer: Sustainable agriculture and crop diversification

Score: 1/1

Question 28 (1 point)

Which of the following is an economic impact of hydro-meteorological disasters?

• Increased urbanization

• Infrastructure damage and loss of agricultural productivity

• Increased oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• Decreased industrial activity

✓ Correct Answer: Infrastructure damage and loss of agricultural productivity

Score: 1/1

Question 29 (1 point)

Which of the following was a major contributing factor to the 2018 Kerala floods?

• Excessive urbanization and poor drainage planning

• Volcanic eruption

• Tornado formation

• Lack of renewable energy

✓ Correct Answer: Excessive urbanization and poor drainage planning

Score: 1/1

Question 30 (1 point)

What is a primary environmental consequence of prolonged droughts?

• Increased vegetation growth

• Desertification and soil degradation

• Higher humidity levels

• Increased freshwater availability

✓ Correct Answer: Desertification and soil degradation

Score: 1/1

Question 31 (1 point)

What is a biological disaster?

• Failure of human-made systems

• A disaster caused by harmful biological agents

• An economic crisis

• A technological failure

✓ Correct Answer: A disaster caused by harmful biological agents

Score: 1/1

Question 32 (1 point)

What major event was an example of an industrial disaster?

• Spanish Flu

• Fukushima nuclear accident

• Hurricane Katrina

• Indian Ocean tsunami

✓ Correct Answer: Fukushima nuclear accident

Score: 1/1

Question 33 (1 point)

Which disease is an example of airborne transmission?

• Malaria

• Cholera

• COVID-19

• Ebola

✓ Correct Answer: COVID-19

Score: 1/1

Question 34 (1 point)

Which factor contributes to zoonotic disease transmission?

• Improved sanitation

• Habitat encroachment

• Reduction in urbanization

• Decreasing population density

✓ Correct Answer: Habitat encroachment

Score: 1/1

Question 35 (1 point)

Which of the following is an example of a technological disaster?

• The 2003 Northeast Blackout

• SARS outbreak

• Amazon rainforest wildfires

• Hurricane Sandy

✓ Correct Answer: The 2003 Northeast Blackout

Score: 1/1

Question 36 (1 point)

Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of biological disasters?

• Climate change

• Biodiversity loss

• AI system failures

• Environmental disturbances

✓ Correct Answer: AI system failures

Score: 1/1

Question 37 (1 point)

What factor contributed to the cholera outbreak after the 2010 Pakistan floods?

• Air pollution

• Contaminated water supply

• Monsoon failure

• Overuse of antibiotics

✓ Correct Answer: Contaminated water supply

Score: 1/1

Question 38 (1 point)

How does globalization affect the spread of biological disasters?

• Reduces disease transmission

• Increases transmission through international trade and travel

• Eliminates zoonotic diseases

• Decreases pollution levels

✓ Correct Answer: Increases transmission through international trade and travel

Score: 1/1

Question 39 (1 point)

What impact does deforestation have on disease spread?

• Reduces zoonotic disease risks

• Increases interaction between humans and wildlife

• Eliminates vector-borne diseases

• Has no impact on disease outbreaks

✓ Correct Answer: Increases interaction between humans and wildlife

Score: 1/1

Question 40 (1 point)

What is the primary reason antibiotic overuse contributes to biological disasters?

• It creates disease-resistant pathogens

• It increases food production

• It eliminates zoonotic diseases

• It reduces pollution

✓ Correct Answer: It creates disease-resistant pathogens

Score: 1/1

Question 41 (1 point)

What is a human-made disaster?

• A disaster caused by natural forces

• A disaster resulting from human activity

• A type of earthquake

• A seasonal flooding event

✓ Correct Answer: A disaster resulting from human activity

Score: 1/1

Question 42 (1 point)

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy was caused by the release of which toxic gas?

• Carbon monoxide

• Methyl isocyanate

• Sulfur dioxide

• Ammonia

✓ Correct Answer: Methyl isocyanate

Score: 1/1

Question 43 (1 point)

Which of the following is a technological failure leading to a disaster?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Fukushima nuclear accident

• Amazon rainforest wildfires

• Indian Ocean tsunami

✓ Correct Answer: Fukushima nuclear accident

Score: 1/1

Question 44 (1 point)

The Deepwater Horizon disaster was caused by:

• A chemical explosion

• A cyberattack

• An oil spill due to a drilling rig explosion

• A bridge collapse

✓ Correct Answer: An oil spill due to a drilling rig explosion

Score: 1/1

Question 45 (1 point)

What is a cyber disaster?

• An earthquake that destroys data centers

• A virus that spreads only through animals

• A digital attack that disrupts critical infrastructure

• A meteorological event affecting power grids

✓ Correct Answer: A digital attack that disrupts critical infrastructure

Score: 1/1

Question 46 (1 point)

What was a major safety violation in the Sampoong Department Store collapse?

• Incorrect seismic calculations

• Faulty electrical wiring

• Use of illegal labor

• Unauthorized structural modifications

✓ Correct Answer: Unauthorized structural modifications

Score: 1/1

Question 47 (1 point)

How does urbanization increase disaster vulnerability?

• By straining infrastructure and increasing population density

• By increasing employment opportunities

• By improving disaster response times

• By reducing industrial pollution

✓ Correct Answer: By straining infrastructure and increasing population density

Score: 1/1

Question 48 (1 point)

What cyber disaster affected hospital systems worldwide?

• Stuxnet virus

• WannaCry ransomware attack

• Equifax data breach

• Mirai botnet attack

✓ Correct Answer: WannaCry ransomware attack

Score: 1/1

Question 49 (1 point)

What nuclear safety improvement followed the Fukushima disaster?

• Banning nuclear power globally

• Stricter reactor cooling system regulations

• Removal of radioactive waste from Earth

• Phasing out nuclear weapons

✓ Correct Answer: Stricter reactor cooling system regulations

Score: 1/1

Question 50 (1 point)

What was the primary cause of the 2009 Air France Flight 447 crash?

• Terrorist attack

• Severe turbulence

• A combination of pilot error and sensor failure

• Engine explosion

✓ Correct Answer: A combination of pilot error and sensor failure

Score: 1/1

Question 51 (1 point)

What is the primary goal of the Prevention phase in disaster management?

• (A) Provide immediate relief

• (B) Reduce disaster risks before they occur

• (C) Repair damaged infrastructure

• (D) Evacuate affected populations

✓ Correct Answer: (B) Reduce disaster risks before they occur

Score: 1/1

Question 52 (1 point)

What is the main focus of the Preparedness phase?

• (A) Developing emergency plans and training

• (B) Providing financial aid

• (C) Conducting search and rescue operations

• (D) Rebuilding infrastructure

✓ Correct Answer: (A) Developing emergency plans and training

Score: 1/1

Question 53 (1 point)

What is the primary goal of the Recovery phase?

• (A) Conducting early warning drills

• (B) Minimizing damage through immediate response

• (C) Rebuilding and restoring normalcy after a disaster

• (D) Evacuating affected communities

✓ Correct Answer: (C) Rebuilding and restoring normalcy after a disaster

Score: 1/1

Question 54 (1 point)

What is a key function of Early Warning Systems in disaster management?

• (A) Providing real-time alerts for evacuation

• (B) Rebuilding damaged infrastructure

• (C) Managing financial assistance

• (D) Improving emergency shelters

✓ Correct Answer: (A) Providing real-time alerts for evacuation

Score: 1/1

Question 55 (1 point)

Which of the following is a key benefit of data analytics in disaster management?

• (A) Slowing down rescue operations

• (B) Reducing financial aid

• (C) Improving disaster prediction and planning

• (D) Increasing infrastructure damage

✓ Correct Answer: (C) Improving disaster prediction and planning

Score: 1/1

Question 56 (1 point)

Which of the following best describes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in disaster management?

• (A) AI can predict disasters by analyzing large datasets

• (B) AI slows down response times

• (C) AI replaces human responders in emergency situations

• (D) AI prevents all natural disasters

✓ Correct Answer: (A) AI can predict disasters by analyzing large datasets

Score: 1/1

Question 57 (1 point)

Which of the following can help improve inter-agency coordination during disaster response?

• (A) Developing clear roles and responsibilities

• (B) Reducing communication between agencies

• (C) Ignoring past disaster management experiences

• (D) Eliminating data sharing between organizations

✓ Correct Answer: (A) Developing clear roles and responsibilities

Score: 1/1

Question 58 (1 point)

Which of the following best describes a "resilient community" in disaster management?

• (A) A community that has no emergency plans

• (B) A community that can quickly recover from disasters

• (C) A community that ignores disaster warnings

• (D) A community that does not invest in preparedness

✓ Correct Answer: (B) A community that can quickly recover from disasters

Score: 1/1

Question 59 (1 point)

Which of the following measures can enhance disaster resilience in urban areas?

• (A) Sustainable urban planning and strict building codes

• (B) Increasing population density without regulation

• (C) Relying only on post-disaster relief

• (D) Ignoring early warning systems

✓ Correct Answer: (A) Sustainable urban planning and strict building codes

Score: 1/1

Question 60 (1 point)

Which of the following is a major barrier to effective international disaster response?

• (A) Lack of global communication and coordination

• (B) Presence of too many trained professionals

• (C) Overfunding of disaster relief programs

• (D) Excessive use of social media for emergency alerts

✓ Correct Answer: (A) Lack of global communication and coordination

Score: 1/1

Question 61 (1 point)

What is the main goal of evacuation during a disaster?

• a) To avoid property damage

• b) To reduce economic loss

• c) To save lives

• d) To manage traffic

✓ Correct Answer: c) To save lives

Score: 1/1

Question 62 (1 point)

Why is disaster communication important?

• a) To entertain the public

• b) To reduce panic and guide public action

• c) To collect taxes

• d) To broadcast music

✓ Correct Answer: b) To reduce panic and guide public action

Score: 1/1

Question 63 (1 point)

Which of these is a common disaster response challenge?

• a) Overstaffing

• b) Too much media

• c) Logistical bottlenecks

• d) Easy terrain

✓ Correct Answer: c) Logistical bottlenecks

Score: 1/1

Question 64 (1 point)

The success of Cyclone Fani evacuation was due to:

• a) Satellite communication only

• b) Execution of a detailed evacuation plan

• c) External aid

• d) Random public movement

✓ Correct Answer: b) Execution of a detailed evacuation plan

Score: 1/1

Question 65 (1 point)

What feature distinguishes the Incident Command System?

• a) Lack of hierarchy

• b) Standardized emergency roles and command

• c) Casual volunteerism

• d) Multiple conflicting commands

✓ Correct Answer: b) Standardized emergency roles and command

Score: 1/1

Question 66 (1 point)

Which among the following SAR types deals with marine incidents?

• a) Urban SAR

• b) Maritime SAR

• c) Mountain SAR

• d) Combat SAR

✓ Correct Answer: b) Maritime SAR

Score: 1/1

Question 67 (1 point)

In what way did Kerala Floods demonstrate an effective disaster response model?

• a) Unified religious processions

• b) Use of traditional news channels

• c) Rapid social media coordination

• d) Government shutdown

✓ Correct Answer: c) Rapid social media coordination

Score: 1/1

Question 68 (1 point)

How does ICS improve efficiency during large-scale operations?

• a) Promotes flexible rules

• b) Avoids communication

• c) Provides clear structure and roles

• d) Delays decision-making

✓ Correct Answer: c) Provides clear structure and roles

Score: 1/1

Question 69 (1 point)

What distinguishes disaster rehabilitation from relief?

• a) Smaller scale

• b) Emotional support only

• c) Long-term rebuilding vs. immediate aid

• d) Local politics

✓ Correct Answer: c) Long-term rebuilding vs. immediate aid

Score: 1/1

Question 70 (1 point)

What is the "golden hour" in rescue operations?

• a) One hour before sunset

• b) First hour of media coverage

• c) First critical hours after disaster

• d) Peak hour traffic

✓ Correct Answer: c) First critical hours after disaster

Score: 1/1

Question 71 (1 point)

What does a needs assessment help determine after a disaster?

• A. Election strategies

• B. Short-, medium-, and long-term recovery needs

• C. Public satisfaction levels

• D. Tourist potential

✓ Correct Answer: B. Short-, medium-, and long-term recovery needs

Score: 1/1

Question 72 (1 point)

Why is it important to restore power and water quickly after a disaster?

• A. To attract media attention

• B. To stabilize affected communities

• C. To start construction projects

• D. To boost exports

✓ Correct Answer: B. To stabilize affected communities

Score: 1/1

Question 73 (1 point)

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is mainly focused on:

• A. Legal counseling

• B. Emotional support immediately after disaster

• C. Financial aid distribution

• D. Political negotiations

✓ Correct Answer: B. Emotional support immediately after disaster

Score: 1/1

Question 74 (1 point)

What does mentoring help reduce in communities?

• A. Crime rates

• B. School dropouts

• C. Mental health stigma

• D. Utility bills

✓ Correct Answer: C. Mental health stigma

Score: 1/1

Question 75 (1 point)

What was a key benefit of post-tsunami efforts in India?

• A. Imported labor

• B. Temporary migration

• C. Use of local labor and resilient housing designs

• D. Delay in rebuilding

✓ Correct Answer: C. Use of local labor and resilient housing designs

Score: 1/1

Question 76 (1 point)

How did trained volunteers contribute in post-2015 Nepal Earthquake?

• A. Built homes

• B. Offered Psychological First Aid

• C. Distributed political pamphlets

• D. Installed electricity

✓ Correct Answer: B. Offered Psychological First Aid

Score: 1/1

Question 77 (1 point)

What makes phased restoration effective?

• A. Ignoring urgent needs

• B. Sudden full-scale rebuilding

• C. Gradual prioritization of services

• D. Exclusive use of private contractors

✓ Correct Answer: C. Gradual prioritization of services

Score: 1/1

Question 78 (1 point)

What makes reconstruction inclusive?

• A. Focusing only on urban areas

• B. Addressing the needs of women, elderly, and differently-abled

• C. Giving contracts to large companies

• D. Skipping community feedback

✓ Correct Answer: B. Addressing the needs of women, elderly, and differently-abled

Score: 1/1

Question 79 (1 point)

Which of the following defines a sustainable long-term reconstruction goal?

• A. Building temporary markets

• B. Distributing cash gifts

• C. Promoting economic self-reliance and resilient infrastructure

• D. Importing all materials

✓ Correct Answer: C. Promoting economic self-reliance and resilient infrastructure

Score: 1/1

Question 80 (1 point)

How do collaborative governance models improve recovery outcomes?

• A. Create more rules

• B. Delay decisions

• C. Encourage transparency, participation, and effectiveness

• D. Rely solely on foreign expertise

✓ Correct Answer: C. Encourage transparency, participation, and effectiveness

Score: 1/1