DISASTER MANAGEMENT : SYLLABUS

1. Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, disaster classifications

including natural and man-made disasters.

2. Disaster profile of the country.

3. Interrelationship of disaster and development.

4. Social and Environmental impacts of disasters.

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5. Disaster management in India including Disaster Management ACT 2005,

National and state policies, Plans and institutional mechanism in the country.

6. Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions.

7. Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

including community, Concept of first responders.
 DISASTER MANAGEMENT: PYQs

1. Distinguish between natural and man-made disasters. 4 Marks

2. Explain voluntary disasters with suitable examples. 4 Marks

3. Define Cloud Burst. 4 Marks

4. Define Hybrid disaster. 4 Marks

5. Write a Note on Morbi Disaster. 4 Marks

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6. Suggest two ways of disaster risk reduction with appropriate example.

4 Marks

7. Explain briefly Disaster Management Act, 2005. 4 Marks

8. Write a short note on national disaster management authority. 4 Marks

1. Differentiate between Hazard and Disaster. 4 Marks
1. Differentiate between Hazard and Disaster. 4 Marks
2. Explain the major causes of flash floods. 4 Marks
2. Explain the major causes of flash floods. 4 Marks
3. Highlight the factors responsible for Urban Flooding. 4 Marks
3. Highlight the factors responsible for Urban Flooding. 4 Marks
4. Recently Landslides have been observed as a rampant phenomenon in
Himalayas. Identity the causes and consequences of Landslides? 8 Marks
4. Recently Landslides have been observed as a rampant phenomenon in
Himalayas. Identity the causes and consequences of Landslides? 8 Marks
5. What do you understand by Heat waves? 4 Marks
5. What do you understand by Heat waves? 4 Marks
6. Highlight the environmental impact of Disasters? 4 Marks
6. Highlight the environmental impact of Disasters? 4 Marks
7. Why India is vulnerable to Disasters? 4 Marks
WHY INDIA IS VULNERABLE TO DISASTER

Geo-Climatic
Topography
Conditions

Population Environment
Growth Degradation

Urbanization Industrialization
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7. Why India is vulnerable to Disasters? 4 Marks
8. Discuss the Hazard Profile of India. 8 Marks
8. Discuss the Hazard Profile of India. 8 Marks
10. How Disasters are related to development? 8 Marks
10. How Disasters are related to development? 8 Marks
10. How Disasters are related to development? 8 Marks