Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III DISASTER MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (May/June - 2019 - R13)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
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A hazard is a potential threat or dangerous phenomenon that may cause harm, whereas a disaster is the actual realization of that hazard, resulting in widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources.
What are El Nino and La Nina?
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El Nino is the warming phase of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. La Nina is the cooling phase, where sea surface temperatures in the same region drop below average, often causing opposite climatic impacts such as increased rainfall in some regions and droughts in others.
What are endogenous hazards?
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Explain exogenous hazards with a suitable example.
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What are Geological Hazards?
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What are the most common atmospheric hazards?
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What are Biological Hazards?
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What are Hydro meteorological hazards?
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What is pre-disaster stage?
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What are the events in post disaster stage?
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Part B
Discuss in detail the environmental stresses in the atmosphere.
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Write short notes on environmental hazards and disasters.
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Write an account on human ecology and mention its application in geographical researches.
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Write an account on the impact of disasters to life and environment.
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Write in brief the Classification of Disasters.
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Discuss the vulnerability profile of India.
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What are the various impacts of disasters?
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Discuss the planetary and extra-planetary hazards.
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What are earthquakes? List out the causes of an earthquake.
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Identify three major mitigation measures to reduce earthquake risk.
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List and discuss various types of Landslides.
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Explain the Distribution pattern of Earthquakes and landslides in India.
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Name two basins in India that are frequently affected by flood and explain the warning dissemination system of India in the flood affected areas.
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Why is drought a slow onset disaster? Identify five factors that cause drought.
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Discuss the measures to mitigate cyclones.
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Explain in detail at least five possible risk reduction measures for floods.
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What are the various stages in Disaster management?
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What are the Emerging approaches in disaster management?
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Discuss in detail the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Recovery Phase of Disaster Management.
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Discuss the activities of preparedness and mitigation for pre-disaster stage.
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