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    Non-structural measures of flood disaster management in India include A. Flood zonation B. Flood forecasting C. Embankment construction D. Cha
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    Non-structural measures of flood disaster management in India include
    A. Flood zonation
    B. Flood forecasting
    C. Embankment construction
    D. Channel improvement
    Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

    A.

    A and D only

    B.

    A and B only

    C.

    B and C only

    D.

    B and D only

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is: (b), A and B only
    Flood Zonation:
    Flood zonation refers to the process of delineating and mapping areas that are prone to flooding based on their elevation, topography, hydrology, and other relevant factors.
    This process involves dividing flood-prone areas into different zones or categories based on the likelihood and severity of flooding, as well as the potential impact on human settlements, infrastructure, and the environment.
    Flood Forecasting:
    Flood forecasting involves the prediction and estimation of flood events, including their timing, duration, extent, and magnitude, using various hydrological and meteorological data, models, and techniques.
    This process typically relies on monitoring river flow, rainfall, snowmelt, soil moisture, weather patterns, and other relevant parameters to assess the potential for flooding in a particular area.
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    Embankment Construction:
    Embankment construction involves the building of raised structures, typically made of soil, rocks, concrete, or a combination of materials, along the banks of rivers, streams, or other water bodies.
    These embankments, also known as levees or floodwalls, are designed to contain or redirect floodwaters, protecting adjacent areas from inundation and flood damage.
    Embankments are often constructed in areas prone to flooding to provide flood defense, prevent erosion, and stabilize riverbanks.
    Channel Improvement:
    Channel improvement involves modifying the natural or artificial channels of rivers, streams, or drainage systems to enhance their capacity, efficiency, and flood-carrying capacity.
    This may include dredging, widening, straightening, deepening, or realigning channels to improve flow conveyance, reduce sedimentation, mitigate erosion, and minimize flood risk.
    Channel improvement projects aim to increase the hydraulic efficiency of watercourses, reduce the potential for flooding, and improve overall water quality and ecosystem health.
    Structural measures are any physical construction to reduce or avoid possible impacts of hazards, or the application of engineering techniques or technology to achieve hazard resistance and resilience in structures or systems. Non-structural measures are measures not involving physical construction which use knowledge, practice or agreement to reduce disaster risks and impacts, in particular through policies and laws, public awareness raising, training and education.

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