What is the primary government body in Pakistan responsible for disaster management?
a) Pakistan Army
b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
c) Pakistan Red Crescent
d) Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Which natural disaster led to the establishment of NDMA in Pakistan?
a) Floods in 2002
b) 2005 Kashmir earthquake
c) Cyclone in 1999
d) 2010 floods
Which major natural disaster in 2010 affected millions of people in Pakistan?
a) Earthquake
b) Tsunami
c) Floods
d) Cyclone
In response to the 2010 floods, which organization played a significant role in providing humanitarian aid in Pakistan?
a) United Nations
b) World Health Organization
c) Pakistan Red Crescent
d) World Bank
Which type of disaster preparedness program does the NDMA focus on for earthquake response in Pakistan?
a) Early warning systems
b) Training and awareness programs
c) Emergency relief supplies
d) Community evacuation plans
What role did the Pakistan Army play during the 2005 earthquake disaster response?
a) Providing financial aid
b) Conducting rescue and relief operations
c) Establishing temporary shelters
d) Organizing international relief efforts
Which international organization partnered with Pakistan during the 2010 flood relief efforts?
a) IMF
b) WHO
c) UNHCR
d) United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
What was the primary focus of Pakistan’s response to the 2005 Kashmir earthquake?
a) Economic recovery
b) International diplomacy
c) Search and rescue operations
d) Environmental cleanup
Which Pakistani city is most vulnerable to flooding due to its location along the Indus River?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad
d) Sukkur
Pakistan’s disaster response often includes the provision of which of the following?
a) Military hardware
b) Emergency shelters and food supplies
c) Technological resources
d) Business recovery plans
Which program was introduced by the government of Pakistan to help with flood preparedness?
a) National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy
b) Early Warning Systems for Floods
c) Pakistan Earthquake Relief Program
d) Flood Relief Trust
In addition to local authorities, which group in Pakistan plays a key role in post-disaster recovery efforts?
a) Private sector companies
b) International NGOs
c) Religious organizations
d) Foreign governments
Which year did Pakistan face one of its most devastating floods, impacting millions of people?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2015
d) 2018
What does the NDMA’s disaster response plan primarily focus on?
a) Immediate relief distribution
b) Long-term rehabilitation
c) Preparedness and mitigation
d) Global awareness campaigns
What key lesson did Pakistan learn from the 2005 earthquake disaster response?
a) The need for better international cooperation
b) The importance of decentralized response teams
c) The importance of a stronger disaster management system
d) The need for more military involvement in disasters
Pakistan has established which of the following to monitor seismic activity and early earthquake detection?
a) Earthquake Early Warning System (EEWS)
b) National Seismic Safety Network
c) Earthquake Data Research Center
d) Seismic Alert Team
What was the international community’s role in Pakistan’s response to the 2010 floods?
a) Financial aid
b) Disaster relief coordination
c) Technical support
d) All of the above
During the 2010 floods, what was one of the main challenges faced by the Pakistani government?
a) Lack of international cooperation
b) Lack of infrastructure to manage floodwaters
c) Political instability
d) Inadequate response from the Pakistan Army
Pakistan has developed which type of facilities to house displaced people during disasters?
a) Temporary shelters
b) Mobile homes
c) Permanent refugee camps
d) Emergency healthcare units
What type of warning system has been established in Pakistan to prepare for natural disasters?
a) SMS-based alerts
b) Satellite-based alerts
c) Community-based monitoring
d) All of the above
Which international disaster response agency has frequently collaborated with Pakistan during natural disasters?
a) USAID
b) Oxfam International
c) World Food Programme
d) International Red Cross
In response to natural disasters, Pakistan has focused on which key area of infrastructure rebuilding?
a) Roads and bridges
b) Educational institutions
c) Healthcare facilities
d) Communication networks
What was the role of Pakistan’s meteorological department during the 2010 floods?
a) Providing flood warnings
b) Organizing relief efforts
c) Distributing food supplies
d) Building temporary shelters
Which natural disaster led to widespread displacement in Baluchistan in 2008?
a) Earthquake
b) Tsunami
c) Floods
d) Cyclone
Which of the following organizations helped Pakistan with the 2005 earthquake disaster response?
a) World Bank
b) Asian Development Bank
c) United Nations Disaster Relief
d) All of the above
During the 2005 earthquake, which Pakistani city was most affected by the devastation?
a) Lahore
b) Rawalpindi
c) Muzaffarabad
d) Karachi
What strategy has Pakistan adopted to deal with recurring floods?
a) Flood control dams
b) Early warning systems
c) Resettlement programs for flood victims
d) All of the above
What has been a major lesson from Pakistan’s disaster response in the 2005 earthquake and 2010 floods?
a) Need for more military involvement
b) Importance of climate change mitigation
c) Need for better disaster response planning and coordination
d) Focus on international aid
Which key factor is crucial in Pakistan’s post-disaster recovery efforts?
a) International diplomatic support
b) Financial aid from international agencies
c) Rapid mobilization of military and civilian resources
d) Political stability
