Who among the following is the ex – office chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority?

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[A] Prime Minister

[B] Finance Minister

[C] Home Minister

[D] Niti Aayog Vice Chairman

Answer: A

Notes:

The NDMA consists of a chairperson and other members, not exceeding nine.

The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA. The other members are nominated by the chairperson of the NDMA.
The chairperson of the NDMA designates one of the members as the vice-chairperson of the NDMA.
The vice-chairperson has the status of a Cabinet Minister while the other members have the status of a Minister of State.

Source: Laxmikanth