Q. Consider the following statements regarding National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA):
1. It is the apex constitutional body for disaster management in India.
2. Home minister is the chair person of NDMA.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is the apex statutory body for disaster management in India. 

The NDMA was formally constituted on 27th September 2006, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2005 with Prime Minister as its Chairperson and nine other members, and one such member to be designated as Vice-Chairperson. 

Source: ForumIAS factly 


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