Directions (Next Ten Questions) : In the given passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. Against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
Generally a disaster…(Question 1).. in significant loss in social, psychological and economic aspects. It not only…(Question 2)…to structural damages, but also leaves families torn apart, children orphaned, livelihoods destroyed and communities traumatised.
Non-structural factors such as lack of responsiveness of government officials and ineffective leadership are mainly..(Question 3)….. for any disaster mismanagement. India is ….(Question 4)… to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. Strong and effective emergency management has been a felt….(Question 5)….in all corners of the world. Effective policies play a …….(Question 6)….role in mitigating the impact of disasters and reducing likely losses of life and property.
Economic resources are important for any disaster management. Yet, it has been….(Question 7)…that economic resources did not necessarily translate into greater investment in this domain, as there is no….(Question 8)…of issues that demand governments attention and resources. Disaster management has…(Question 9)…acquired importance in the agenda of governance, unless there is a major natural or man-made disaster. The major shortcomings observed in Indian disaster management, along with their probable solutions need to be discussed on an…(Question 10)…basis.