Question

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted in the aftermath of which major disaster?

1.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
2.
The 2001 Bhuj earthquake
3.
The 1999 Odisha super cyclone
4.
The 2013 Uttarakhand floods
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

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सही उत्तर The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami है।

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The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami exposed the need for a legal framework for disaster management.

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Question:

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted in the aftermath of which major disaster?

1.
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
2.
The 2001 Bhuj earthquake
3.
The 1999 Odisha super cyclone
4.
The 2013 Uttarakhand floods

Correct Answer: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

The Disaster Management Act, 2005 was enacted after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami exposed the need for a legal framework for disaster management.

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