ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INSURANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Risk reduction is:
A
Transferring the risk to another
B
Minimizing the chance of loss
C
Not being involved in the activity that gives rise to that chance of loss
D
Assuming the responsibility
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Risk reduction deals with mitigating potential losses by reducing the likelihood and severity of a possible loss. For example, a risk-avoidant investor who is considering investing in oil stocks may decide to avoid taking a stake in the company because of oil’s political and credit risk.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: Mitigation means reducing risk of loss from the occurrence of any undesirable event.

Detailed explanation-3: -Risk reduction is defined as “significantly altering a major risk factor(s) for a disease or health-related condition.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aims to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risks and to contribute to strengthening resilience.

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