The correct answer is a and c. Important Points All state governments are mandated under section 14 of the Disaster Management Act 2005, to establish State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Hence the statement a is correct. Key Points Under the Disaster Management Act 2005, the central government lays down policies, guidelines and provides financial, technical, and logistical support to the affected areas with help of state-level agencies. The chief minister of the respective state is the chairman of the State Disaster Management Authority. Hence the statement b is incorrect. State executive committee is responsible for making the state disaster management plan and for implementing the national plan. The Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority is the Collector or District Magistrate of the district. Hence the statement c is correct. Additional Information The ex-officio co-chairperson for district disaster management authority is the elected representative (chairperson of Zila Parishad) of that district.