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Q. With reference to the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It is chaired by the Home Secretary of India.
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: A

Notes:

Explanation: The NCMC was granted statutory status by the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. However, it is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, not the Home Secretary.

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Q. With reference to the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), consider the following statements: 1.It is a statutory body. 2.It is chaired by the Home Secretary of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), consider the following statements:
1.It is a statutory body.
2.It is chaired by the Home Secretary of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?