Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III DISASTER MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (May - 2018 - 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
Define Ecosystem.
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An Ecosystem is a functional unit consisting of a community of living organisms (biotic components) interacting with the non-living (abiotic) physical environment, where energy flow and nutrient cycling occur.
What is Landscape Approach in disaster Studies?
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The Landscape Approach in disaster studies involves analyzing the spatial distribution of hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks across a geographical area. It integrates environmental, social, and physical factors to understand how landscape features influence disaster patterns and to develop comprehensive land-use planning and mitigation strategies.
Define technological Disaster.
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Explain endogenous Hazards.
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What are Rock slides?
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What is Conduit? How is it forms?
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Define Hydrological drought.
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Explain Epidemic
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List out 4 Host factors affecting Disaster.
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Mention the Principles of Disaster Management.
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PART - B
Discuss on Environmental disaster.
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Give an overview on natural and manmade disasters.
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Discuss in detail on ecosystem and Perception approaches for Disaster with Human ecology.
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Differentiate Disaster and Hazard with suitable example.
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Classify Man made hazard and explain any one.
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What is natural hazard and discuss on causes?
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Explain in detail on Planetary hazards.
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Write a note on Exogenous Hazards.
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Explain on environmental effect of volcanic eruption.
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Write a note on causes for earthquake.
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Elaborate causes, effects of landslides and controlling measures.
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Explain in detail on flood disaster and its impact along with case study from India.
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Explain in detail on chemical hazards
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Write a note on sedimentation process.
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Explain in detail Disaster Preparedness and steps involved in it.
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Describe on Post disaster management.
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Elaborate Emergency stage.
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