Natural & Man-made Disasters – Basics MCQ Quiz | Disaster Management

Quiz Introduction

Welcome, future medical professionals! This quiz is designed to test your foundational knowledge of Natural and Man-made Disasters, a critical component of the Disaster Management syllabus for MBBS. You will face 25 multiple-choice questions covering key concepts like definitions, the disaster management cycle, types of disasters, and their primary health implications. A solid understanding of these basics is the first step toward effective medical response during emergencies. This exercise will help you assess your grasp of the subject and identify areas for improvement. After submitting your answers, you will see your score and a detailed review of each question. You can also download all the questions along with their correct answers in a PDF format for future revision. Good luck!

1. Which of the following best defines a “disaster”?

2. A hazard becomes a disaster when it affects:

3. In the context of disaster management, “vulnerability” refers to:

4. Disaster risk is commonly expressed as a function of which three components?

5. Which of the following activities falls under the ‘Preparedness’ phase of the disaster management cycle?

6. Constructing earthquake-resistant buildings and retrofitting old structures are examples of:

7. The primary goal of the ‘Response’ phase in the disaster cycle is to:

8. Rehabilitation and reconstruction are key components of which phase of the disaster management cycle?

9. Which of the following is classified as a geophysical disaster?

10. A flash flood is classified as which type of natural disaster?

11. The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a:

12. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, resulting from the release of methyl isocyanate, is a classic example of a:

13. A situation involving a complete breakdown of authority, often resulting from internal or external conflict, and requiring an international response is termed a:

14. In disaster triage using the START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) system, a victim with critical injuries who has a high probability of survival with immediate intervention is tagged with which color?

15. A victim in a mass casualty incident who is deceased or has injuries so severe they are not expected to survive is tagged with which color during triage?

16. Which of the following is the most common immediate health impact of floods?

17. “Crush syndrome” leading to rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury is a severe medical condition most commonly associated with which type of disaster?

18. Which water-borne disease outbreak is a major public health concern after widespread flooding due to contamination of drinking water sources?

19. Which mental health condition is most commonly observed in disaster survivors in the long term?

20. In India, the apex body for Disaster Management at the national level is the:

21. The specialized force constituted for the purpose of specialist response to a threatening disaster situation or disaster in India is the:

22. The standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept that allows users to adopt an integrated organizational structure is known as:

23. After a disaster, rapid health assessment includes monitoring specific diseases at selected sites to assess the health status of a population. This is known as:

24. What is the primary public health concern regarding the management of dead bodies after a major disaster?

25. Which of the following is a key role of a medical professional in the disaster ‘Preparedness’ phase?