Consider the following statements National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): 1. The NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in the country. 2. It works under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Defense Affairs. 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 NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in the country.

It works under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity