The NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 2005 establishes the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) chaired by:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B.
1. Section 3 National Disaster Management Act 2005: establishes the NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NDMA).
2. Section 3(2): the NDMA shall consist of: (a) the PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA — Chairperson (ex officio); (b) other members not exceeding nine, nominated by Chairperson.
3. NDMA powers (Section 6): lay down policies on disaster management; approve National Plan and State Plans; recommend mitigation guidelines.
4. Section 14 establishes State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) — chaired by Chief Minister.
5. Section 25 establishes District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) — chaired by District Collector.
6. Section 38 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) — specialist force.
7. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution / International Conventions — National Disaster Management Act 2005, Section 3_
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