Question

If a major natural disaster strikes a neighboring country, what type of aid is India most likely to provide first?

  1. Financial assistance
  2. Military personnel
  3. Humanitarian assistance (food, medical supplies, shelter)
  4. Technical expertise in reconstruction

Answer:

Option C: Humanitarian assistance (food, medical supplies, shelter)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Humanitarian assistance (food, medical supplies, shelter)”.

In immediate aftermath, humanitarian assistance is the most pressing need, including food, medical supplies, and shelter. India is known to provide prompt aid in this form to neighbors.