Disaster Management (CS-703 (D)) - Important Questions

Define the term disaster and explain the different types of disasters.

Explain the conditions for a pandemic with a suitable example, including a brief history of pandemics.

Provide a classification of disasters with their causes and impacts.

Discuss the problems associated with climate change. What are Dos and Don'ts to tackle the problem of climate change?

What do you know about Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)? What are the structural and non-structural measures of DRR?

With the help of a suitable diagram explain Disaster cycle.

What is the role of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) in Disaster Risk Reduction?

Explain the inter-relationship between disasters and development.

Explain the risks associated with development projects such as dams and embankments.

Discuss the role of GIS and information technology components in disaster preparedness, including risk assessment, response and recovery phases.

When did the Disaster Management Act come into effect in India? Give an overview of this Act.

What do you mean by man-made disasters? Give some suitable examples.

Write short note on fluvial and pluvial flooding with suitable case studies from India.

Write short notes on any two of the following: (i) Early warning system (ii) Disaster damage assessment and vulnerabilities (iii) Flood risk management (iv) Climate change adaptation