Which of the following describes the Nepal long-term response?

• A. Roads repaired, landslides cleared and damaged homes rebuilt
• B. 10,000 schools were built from scratch
• C. A new international airport was constructed
• D. The economy shifted to copper exports

Answer: (A)

Long-term disaster recovery focuses on restoring essential functions and services so communities can function again after the immediate crisis. In a major earthquake, that means getting transport routes back open, clearing landslides to reestablish access, and rebuilding homes to provide shelter and security for families. These steps repair infrastructure and housing at scale, which supports ongoing recovery of livelihoods and services over years.

That’s why the description of roads being repaired, landslides cleared, and damaged homes rebuilt best fits the long-term response. Rebuilding schools or constructing a new airport could happen as part of recovery, but they’re more specific projects, and a shift to copper exports isn’t a typical disaster-recovery aim.