APPSC AE Answer key 2022 and Sectional Review - Disaster Management

APPSC has conducted the Assistant Engineer Exam 2022  on the 14th and 15th of May 2022. In the following series of Posts , I'll post the questions topic-wise so that you get a better understanding on the standard of the examination.

We begin our analysis with the Disaster management section.

1. In July 2021, ISRO announced the launch of its geo-imaging satellite that will enable near-real time monitoring of natural disasters, such as floods and cyclones. The name of this satellite is:

A) EOS-03
B) EOS-04
C) EOS-05
D) EOS-06

... Answer is A)
Correct Answer is "EOS-03"

2. How much percentage of the total area of India is in Seismic Zones III-V and vulnerable to earthquakes of moderate to high densities?

A) 56%
B) 46%
C) 36%
D) 26%

... Answer is A)
The total area of India in the Seismic Zones III-V and vulnerable to earthquakes of moderate to high densities is "56%"

3. The most significant chemical accidents recorded in history was the 1984 Bhopal Gas tragedy, in which more than 3000 people were killed after a toxic gas was released from the Union Carbide pesticides factory. What was the toxic gas that was released?

A) Methyl isocyanate
B) Trinitrotoluene
C) Hydrogen cyanide
D) Hydrogen sulphide

... Answer is A)
The answer is "Methyl isocyanate"

4. To detect unclaimed radioactive materials/substances and save the public from its hazardous effects, the National Disaster Management Authority has chalked out a plan to provide the States/UTs with MRDS to be deployed in metros/all capital cities and big cities in India. The full form of MRDS is:

A) Metal Radiation Detection Systems
B) Mobile Radiation Detection Systems
C) Mobile Radiation Drainage Systems
D) Mobile Radiation Detection Scanner

... Answer is B)
The full form of MRDS is "Mobile Radiation Detection Systems"

5. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialised force that is responsible for disaster response and relief. For 2021-22, the budget estimate for the NDRF was:

A) Rs.1,409 crore
B) Rs.1,309 crore
C) Rs.1,109 crore
D) Rs.1,209 crore

... Answer is D)
For 2021-22, the budget estimate for the NDRF was "Rs.1,209 crore"

6. In India, in which seismic zone does New Delhi fall?

A) Zone IV
B) Zone III
C) Zone II
D) Zone I

... Answer is A)
New Delhi falls in the seismic "Zone IV"

7. As per a study by National Disaster Management Authority, what is the length of the coastline in India that is prone to cyclones/high wind velocity?

A) 6000 km
B) 7000 km
C) 5700 km
D) 5000 km

... Answer is C)
The length of the coastline in India that is prone to cyclones/high wind velocity is "5700 km"

8. According to the ‘Global Climate Risk Index’ report 2019, India is the _____ most vulnerable country in the world due to extreme weather-related events.

A) 10th
B) 12th
C) 14th
D) 16th

... Answer is C)
India is the "14th" most vulnerable country in the world due to extreme weather-related events.

9. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the average yearly temperature in 2020 was:

A) 22.78°C
B) 23.78°C
C) 24.78°C
D) 25.78°C

... Answer is D)
According to IMD, the average yearly temperature in 2020 was "25.78°C"

10. According to Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC), India suffered several disasters such as floods, storms and cyclones in2020 and 2021 till May and India is the _______ worst climate-induced disaster hit country in the world.

A) Fourth
B) Fifth
C) Sixth
D) Seventh

... Answer is D)
The correct answer is "Seventh"