CS-703-D Disaster Management - Jun 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aWhat do you mean by the term Disaster? Explain different types of disasters.
   How to answer

   • Define disaster as sudden calamitous event causing loss of life, property and disruption.
   • Distinguish hazard vs disaster vs vulnerability.
   • Explain types: natural, man-made, hybrid with examples.
2. 7 Marks
   bWith the help of a suitable example. Explain condition of a pandemic. Give a brief history of pandemic.
   How to answer

   • Explain pandemic condition: epidemic spread across countries/continents.
   • Give suitable example e.g. COVID-19 / Influenza.
   • Brief history of pandemics: plague, cholera, influenza, COVID-19.
3. 7 Marks
   aGive a suitable classification of Disasters with causes and impacts.
   How to answer

   • Present classification: natural vs man-made / geophysical, hydrological, climatological, biological.
   • List causes for each category.
   • Summarize social, economic and environmental impacts.
4. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the problem associated with climate change. What are Dos and Don'ts to tackle the problem of climate change.
   How to answer

   • Discuss climate change problems: warming, sea-level rise, extreme events.
   • Explain causes and consequences.
   • List Dos and Don'ts for mitigation and adaptation.
5. 7 Marks
   aWhat do you know about Disaster Risk Reduction (DDR)? What are the structural and non-structural measures of DDR?
   How to answer

   • Define Disaster Risk Reduction (DDR) and its objectives.
   • Explain structural measures: dams, embankments, earthquake-resistant construction.
   • Explain non-structural measures: policy, awareness, early warning, land-use planning.
6. 7 Marks
   bWith the help of a suitable diagram explain Disaster cycle.
   How to answer

   • Define disaster cycle / disaster management cycle.
   • Draw neat labelled diagram showing mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery.
   • Briefly explain each phase in cycle.
7. 7 Marks
   aWhat is the role of State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is Disaster Risk Reduction?
   How to answer

   • Introduce SDMA constitution under Disaster Management Act.
   • List functions: state plan, coordination, funding, capacity building.
   • Link role to Disaster Risk Reduction.
8. 7 Marks
   bDiscuss the Inter Relationship between Disasters and Development.
   How to answer

   • Explain how disasters hamper development and development increases vulnerability.
   • Discuss positive and negative interrelationship with examples.
   • Emphasize sustainable development for risk reduction.
9. 7 Marks
   aDiscuss the risks associated with the development projects like Dams and Embankments.
   How to answer

   • Identify risks: dam failure, flooding, displacement, seismicity.
   • Discuss environmental and socio-economic impacts of dams and embankments.
   • Suggest safety and mitigation measures.
10. 7 Marks
    bDiscuss the role of GIS and information technology in Preparedness, risk assessment response and recovery phases of disaster.
    How to answer

    • Define GIS and information technology in disaster context.
    • Explain use in preparedness, risk assessment, early warning mapping.
    • Explain use in response and recovery: damage assessment, relief coordination.
11. 14 Marks
    Write short notes about the following.

    1. a)Early warning system
    2. b)Disaster damage assessment
    3. c)Vulnerabilities
    How to answer

    • Define early warning system with components and example.
    • Explain disaster damage assessment objectives and methods.
    • Define vulnerabilities and types with factors.
12. 7 Marks
    aWhen the Disaster Management Act came in the effect in India? Give an overview of this Act.
    How to answer

    • State year of enactment and enforcement of Disaster Management Act in India.
    • Outline institutional structure: NDMA, SDMA, DDMA.
    • Summarize key provisions, plans and funds.
13. 7 Marks
    bWhat do you mean by Man Made disasters? Give some suitable examples.
    How to answer

    • Define man-made disasters vs natural disasters.
    • Classify: industrial, transport, nuclear, terrorist, environmental.
    • Give suitable examples e.g. Bhopal gas tragedy, Chernobyl.
14. 14 Marks
    Write short notes on any two of the following:

    1. a)Fluvial and Pluvial Flooding
    2. b)COVID-19
    3. c)Earthquake Vulnerability assessment of Buildings
    How to answer

    • Explain fluvial vs pluvial flooding with causes.
    • Summarize COVID-19 as pandemic: cause, spread, management.
    • Outline earthquake vulnerability assessment methods for buildings.