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Disaster Management QUESTION #6538
Question 1
What makes social protection systems 'shock-responsive' in the context of disaster risk reduction?
  • They provide more money
  • They can rapidly scale up to deliver timely assistance to affected populations using existing delivery mechanisms✔️
  • They only operate during disasters
  • They replace disaster relief
Correct Answer Explanation
Section 13.5 defines shock-responsive social protection as systems that can rapidly expand assistance during disasters. By using existing targeting, registration, and payment systems, they deliver faster, more efficient disaster response while supporting long-term resilience.