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JNTU B.Tech III Year DISASTER MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (August/September - 2024 - R16)
Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B. ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions. iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b as sub questions.
Part A
Define meteorological disaster.
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A meteorological disaster is a catastrophic event caused by extreme weather or atmospheric conditions, such as cyclones, droughts, floods, or heat waves, which result in significant loss of life, property, and environmental damage.
How to prevent a Hazard from changing into a disaster?
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A hazard becomes a disaster only when it impacts vulnerable populations. Prevention involves:
- Reducing vulnerability through robust infrastructure and land-use planning.
- Enhancing preparedness and early warning systems to minimize exposure.
- Strengthening resilience in communities to absorb and recover from the impact.
What are the three stages of disaster management?
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Discuss the different stages of relief process.
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Why capacity building important?
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What are the techniques for volcanic hazard mitigation?
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What are the objectives of industrial safety?
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List out the alternative approaches to disaster analysis.
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What is disaster management plan?
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Why are heat waves not included in DMA?
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Part B
"Disasters threaten development, just as development creates disaster risk". Discuss.
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Brief on vulnerability and disaster risk.
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How does human perception changes with environmental degradation? Discuss.
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Explain the various hazards affecting the environment.
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Explain the various hazardous effects of earthquakes.
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What are the factors influencing the soil erosion and explain the different methods of conservation measures of soil erosion.
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Differentiate between risk management and crisis management.
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Discuss the various types of natural disasters and highlight the specific efforts to mitigate disasters in India.
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Explain briefly about the concept of capacity building.
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What are the non-structural measures which are to be taken for capacity assessment?
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Write a note on Legislative support in capacity building at state level.
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Explain briefly about the coping strategies.
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Write short notes on emergency stage in disaster management.
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Relate the building collapse during earthquake to impact of earthquake disaster and explain both pre and post disaster measures undertaken to mitigate the sufferings of people in an earthquake situation.
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What is the role of mass media in disaster management?
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Discuss the different aspects of disaster mitigation through advanced technology.
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Discuss briefly about organizational structure for disaster management in India.
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Explain briefly about Disaster management Policy in India.
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