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JNTU B.Tech III DISASTER MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (April - 2018 - R15)
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 full question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
What are the different types of environmental disasters?
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Environmental disasters are primarily categorized into natural disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, droughts), man-made or anthropogenic disasters (e.g., industrial accidents, oil spills, nuclear leaks), and hybrid disasters resulting from the interaction of both natural and human factors (e.g., desertification, deforestation).
List out the various causes of environmental hazards.
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Environmental hazards are caused by a combination of factors including:
- Natural processes such as tectonic activity, climate variability, and extreme weather events.
- Human activities such as rapid industrialization, deforestation, and over-exploitation of natural resources.
- Pollution and waste mismanagement leading to degradation of air, water, and soil quality.
- Urbanization leading to habitat destruction and increased vulnerability to hazards.
Write down the different forms of natural disasters.
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Explain the effect of planetary disasters.
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What are the various methods of mitigation of earthquakes?
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Explain the various causes Volcanoes.
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Distinguish between tropical cyclones and local storms.
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Explain the flood hazard status India.
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Define the term rehabilitation.
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What is an emergency stage in disaster management?
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Part B
Explain the various hazards affecting the environment.
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Explain the human ecology and its application in geographical research.
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Environmental stress
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Landscape approach.
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Explain the various types of environmental hazards.
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Explain the different types of man induced disasters effecting the environment.
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Explain the different types of endogenous hazards.
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Explain the various causes of earthquakes.
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Explain the impact of volcanic eruptions on environment.
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Explain the various hazardous effects of earthquakes.
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Explain in detail about the various types of exogenous disasters.
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Explain the various drought control measures.
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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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Explain the various stages in the disaster management.
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Explain in detail role of preparedness in disaster management.
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