Q. Consider the following statements regarding “National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)”:
1.It consists of a chairperson and other members, not exceeding nine.
2.The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairperson of the NDMA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: 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

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