What is the primary role of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Pakistan?
A) To create disaster relief funds
B) To implement disaster management plans and respond to emergencies
C) To build military bases
D) To provide healthcare services
Which year was the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) established in Pakistan?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2008
D) 2002
What does NDMA focus on in the event of a disaster?
A) Post-disaster recovery only
B) Emergency preparedness, response, and mitigation
C) Military involvement
D) Limiting public access to disaster information
Which of the following is an objective of NDMA in disaster risk management?
A) To promote corporate investments
B) To prevent any international aid during crises
C) To reduce vulnerability to disasters through preparedness programs
D) To focus on urban areas only
Which of the following organizations does NDMA collaborate with for disaster response in Pakistan?
A) United Nations
B) World Bank
C) Pakistan Red Crescent Society
D) All of the above
How does NDMA assist in disaster preparedness?
A) By providing disaster relief only
B) By conducting training programs and awareness campaigns
C) By restricting the movement of disaster victims
D) By focusing solely on post-disaster recovery
What role does NDMA play during a natural disaster like an earthquake or flood in Pakistan?
A) It provides international aid only
B) It coordinates the response, including relief operations and resource allocation
C) It organizes military parades
D) It monitors economic growth during the disaster
Which one of the following is a key disaster that NDMA has responded to in Pakistan?
A) Floods
B) Earthquakes
C) Cyclones
D) All of the above
NDMA works under the supervision of which ministry in Pakistan?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives
D) Ministry of Interior
How does NDMA contribute to disaster recovery?
A) By restricting foreign aid
B) By working on the rehabilitation of affected communities and rebuilding infrastructure
C) By limiting public donations
D) By focusing solely on international organizations
Which of the following strategies is employed by NDMA for disaster risk reduction?
A) Ignoring climate change effects
B) Creating disaster risk management plans at national, provincial, and local levels
C) Restricting public awareness programs
D) Focusing solely on the military aspect
Which key function does NDMA serve during disaster situations?
A) Organizing protests
B) Coordinating national disaster response efforts and mobilizing resources
C) Limiting media coverage
D) Preventing international disaster assistance
What is the role of NDMA in terms of disaster relief funding?
A) NDMA is responsible for providing all disaster relief funding
B) NDMA coordinates funding from the government and international sources
C) NDMA focuses only on military funding
D) NDMA prevents any external donations
Which of the following is a disaster management initiative led by NDMA?
A) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)
B) Pakistan National Disaster Recovery Program
C) National Emergency Response System (NERS)
D) None of the above
In terms of capacity building, how does NDMA support disaster management professionals?
A) By providing only physical aid
B) By organizing training and skill development programs
C) By preventing foreign experts from joining efforts
D) By focusing on non-governmental organizations only
NDMA has played a significant role in the management of which of the following disasters in 2022?
A) Earthquake in northern Pakistan
B) Flash floods due to heavy monsoon rains
C) Drought in Sindh
D) Cyclone in Karachi
Which of the following is an important responsibility of NDMA in terms of disaster preparedness?
A) Minimizing media involvement
B) Establishing early warning systems and response plans
C) Preventing community participation
D) Ignoring climate adaptation strategies
What does NDMA focus on to reduce disaster risks in Pakistan?
A) Creating isolation between regions
B) Promoting disaster risk awareness and climate change adaptation
C) Limiting the use of technology
D) Ignoring international disaster response strategies
How does NDMA work with provincial disaster management authorities (PDMAs)?
A) NDMA bypasses provincial authorities
B) NDMA coordinates disaster response and recovery efforts in collaboration with PDMAs
C) NDMA acts independently of provincial authorities
D) NDMA restricts provincial involvement in national disasters
Which type of resources does NDMA mobilize during a disaster?
A) Only financial resources
B) Human, material, and financial resources
C) Only volunteer organizations
D) Only military assets
NDMA’s National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) is responsible for what during a disaster?
A) Coordinating immediate disaster response and relief operations
B) Issuing government orders unrelated to disaster management
C) Limiting international communications
D) Reducing funding for disaster relief efforts
Which of the following is a key objective of NDMA’s disaster risk reduction framework?
A) To restrict the role of local communities in disaster management
B) To raise awareness and reduce vulnerability to hazards
C) To increase the scope of industrialization in disaster zones
D) To limit the involvement of international disaster experts
What is the role of NDMA in the provision of relief to displaced populations?
A) It coordinates shelter, food, and medical assistance
B) It ignores displaced populations
C) It restricts humanitarian efforts
D) It focuses only on military evacuations
How does NDMA enhance disaster resilience in Pakistan?
A) By focusing only on international interventions
B) By strengthening infrastructure, building capacities, and creating awareness
C) By limiting technological applications in disaster management
D) By restricting public access to disaster-related information
Which of the following is a major challenge faced by NDMA in disaster management?
A) Lack of international recognition
B) Limited resources and funding for large-scale disasters
C) Limited coordination with provincial authorities
D) Excessive reliance on foreign aid
How does NDMA support the implementation of climate change adaptation programs in Pakistan?
A) By focusing on economic growth alone
B) By promoting policies and strategies for reducing climate-related disaster risks
C) By restricting renewable energy initiatives
D) By ignoring the global climate action agenda
Which agency supports NDMA’s coordination efforts by providing emergency response equipment?
A) Pakistan Army
B) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
C) Provincial Disaster Management Authorities
D) Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission
Which of the following initiatives does NDMA focus on in terms of capacity building?
A) Only military training
B) Disaster risk reduction education and response training for officials and volunteers
C) Limiting community-based disaster management projects
D) Reducing public involvement in preparedness programs
What is the role of NDMA’s Disaster Management Policy?
A) To prevent disasters from occurring
B) To guide disaster management practices and improve response efficiency
C) To limit the role of international organizations
D) To control media coverage during disasters
How does NDMA ensure effective coordination during a disaster?
A) By working alone without external cooperation
B) By collaborating with local, national, and international partners
C) By limiting the involvement of volunteers
D) By focusing only on post-disaster recovery
