Q. With reference to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, consider the following statements:
1.It recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders.
2.It is the successor to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).
Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are correct. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. It is the successor to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015.

Source: ForumIAS

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