With reference to disaster management in India, consider the following statements regarding Operation Megh Rahat launched by the…

Question

With reference to disaster management in India, consider the following statements regarding Operation Megh Rahat launched by the Indian Army in 2014:

I. It was a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation conducted in Jammu and Kashmir.

II. The operation was launched in response to severe landslides triggered by an earthquake.

III. It involved large-scale deployment of troops, engineering task forces, and helicopters to rescue civilians and restore essential infrastructure.

IV. The operation was jointly carried out by the state government in collaboration with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. I, II and III only
2. B. I and III only (Correct answer)
3. C. I, III and IV only
4. D. II, III and IV only

Correct Answer

Option B — I and III only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I and III only.

Key Points

• Operation Megh Rahat (September 2014) was a major HADR operation by the Indian Army in Jammu & Kashmir during the devastating floods (NOT earthquake — Statement II is incorrect).
• It involved large-scale deployment of troops, helicopters, and engineering task forces to rescue over 2 lakh civilians and restore infrastructure (I ✓, III ✓).
• Statements I and III are correct.