With reference to disaster response forces in India, consider the following statements: 1. The NDRF is a force specifically designed for state-level disaster management. 2. Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams were deployed for cyclone Murasu. 3. The SDRF is a specialized force that operates at the national level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

K. Pawan Kalyan orders evacuation as cyclone Murasu approaches with extremely heavy rain

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Natural disasters & response· Prelims· 2 November 2026

Multi-tier disaster management involving NDRF and SDRF: a GS3 Disaster Management case study.

Why in news

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan ordered the evacuation of low-lying areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of cyclone Murasu and extremely heavy rain.

Background

Cyclone Murasu is approaching the coast with a warning of extremely heavy rain from the IMD. Six National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and seven State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been placed on standby for the evacuation.

Facts for Prelims

BodyNDRF: National Disaster Response Force is a specialized force for disaster response.
BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Force operates at the state level for disaster management.
FactSix NDRF and seven SDRF teams were deployed for cyclone Murasu.

Prelims practice question

With reference to disaster response forces in India, consider the following statements:

The NDRF is a force specifically designed for state-level disaster management.
Six NDRF and seven SDRF teams were deployed for cyclone Murasu.
The SDRF is a specialized force that operates at the national level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: NDRF is a specialized force for disaster response. Statement 3 is incorrect: SDRF operates at the state level.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of multi-tier disaster response mechanisms, involving both central and state forces, in mitigating the impact of coastal cyclones in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Inter-agency coordination: Seamless communication between IMD, NDRF, and state-level SDRF units
Logistical bottlenecks: Challenges in rapid evacuation of residents in low-lying coastal zones
Early warning systems: Effectiveness of IMD alerts in triggering timely community-level responses

Keywords: Disaster Mitigation · Early Warning System · Inter-agency Coordination · Coastal Vulnerability · Emergency Response

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