Q. An area is affected by severe flooding. You, as a District Magistrate, have limited resources. Which of the following should be your immediate priority?

Correct Answer: (B) Distributing food and water

Explanation:
In the event of severe flooding, the immediate priority is to address the basic survival needs of the affected population. Food and clean drinking water are essential for sustaining life and preventing further health crises, such as dehydration or malnutrition.

– Option (A) Repairing roads: While repairing roads is important for restoring connectivity and facilitating relief efforts, it is not the most immediate concern compared to ensuring people’s survival.
– Option (C) Rebuilding houses: Rebuilding houses is a long-term recovery measure and cannot be prioritized over immediate survival needs.
– Option (D) Organizing entertainment to lift people’s spirits: While morale is important, entertainment is not a critical need during an emergency situation.

Thus, distributing food and water (Option B) is the most urgent and appropriate action to take in this scenario.