From disaster mitigation measures given below, identify the measures which can…
2020
From disaster mitigation measures given below, identify the measures which can be characterized as non-structural
A. Flood dykes B. Land-use zoning C. Raising of homes in flood-prone areas D. Insurance programmes E. Reinforce tornado safe rooms
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
B and D only
- B.
A, B and D only
- C.
B, D and E only
- D.
A, B, D and E only
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Correct answer: A
Disaster mitigation measures are often classified as structural or non-structural. Structural measures involve physical construction or strengthening, such as flood dykes, raising homes in flood-prone areas, and reinforcing safe rooms. Non-structural measures rely on planning, regulation, awareness, or financial instruments. Therefore, land-use zoning (B) and insurance programmes (D) are the non-structural measures. Hence, the correct answer is B and D only.