For coordinating disaster management activities for all natural hazards, the Nodal
Agency at the Central Govt is the?
a. Ministry of Home Affairs
b. Ministry of Rural Development
c. Ministry of Communication
d. Ministry of Urban Ministry

1 Answer

Answer :

a. Ministry of Home Affairs

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