OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 5
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Zero Casualty At Any Cost (ZCAAC) is a principle followed by
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) Government of Odisha
Zero Casualty At Any Cost (ZCAAC) is the guiding disaster management principle adopted and followed by the Government of Odisha.
Odisha’s Disaster Management Model
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Principle | Zero Casualty At Any Cost |
| Key body | Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) |
| Early warning | Advanced cyclone tracking and communication systems |
| Evacuation | Mass pre-emptive evacuation of coastal populations |
| Shelters | Network of multipurpose cyclone shelters across coast |
Why other options are wrong
- (A) United Nations — follows different humanitarian principles.
- (B) NATO — military alliance, not disaster management focused.
- (D) SAARC — regional cooperation body, no such specific principle.
