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JNTU B.Tech III DISASTER MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (March - 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
Answer all questions.
What is early warning system in disaster?
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An early warning system is an integrated set of monitoring, forecasting, and communication tools designed to detect potential hazards and alert authorities and the public in time to take protective actions to reduce disaster risks.
Distinguish hazards and vulnerability.
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A hazard is a dangerous phenomenon, substance, or activity that may cause loss of life, injury, or property damage (the potential threat). Vulnerability refers to the characteristics and circumstances of a community or system that make it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard.
What is the disaster management mechanism?
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What are the four ways of disaster management?
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What is the process of capacity building?
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What is capacity in a disaster?
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How do you cope with disaster and trauma?
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How do you handle disaster recovery?
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What are the three main phases of disaster management planning?
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What are the 3 C’s of disaster management?
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Part B
Define Hazard. What are its different types? Classify with examples.
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Explain about natural induced and human made disaster.
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Response time
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Simple and complex disaster.
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Describe the preparedness measures for mitigating biological disasters.
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Write short notes on ECHO disaster preparedness programme.
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Why there is a need for capacity building? Categorize its vital components.
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Explain the risk reduction strategies followed by the Government of India during the times of disaster.
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Explain the structural and non-structural mitigation measures for various types of disasters.
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Analyse the role of different types of media in disaster management with suitable examples.
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What is meant by coping. What are the coping strategies?
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What are the changing concepts of disaster management?
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What are the strategies for disaster management planning?
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Explain the risk assessment types and steps involved in it.
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Explain on the public awareness and public education for disaster risk reduction.
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Brief the Disaster Management Act and Policy in India.
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