40CEL01 / 40CEE43 – DISASTER MANAGEMENT

QUESTION BANK

UNIT - 01: INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER

S.NO MARKS Blooms

QUESTIONS COS
Level
1 a. Define: Disaster. 2 CO1 Kn
b. Explain the mitigation stage in the disaster management cycle. 10 CO2 Kn
c. Analyze the important industrial disasters happened in India. 8 CO2 An

2 a. Define the term Hazard. 2 CO1 Kn

b. Outline the pre-disaster and preparedness stage in the disaster management cycle. 12 CO2 Kn
c. Examine the vulnerabilities and management activities regarding the past Tsunami hazards in India. 6 CO2 An

a. Define : Vulnerability. 2 CO1 Kn

2 b. Illustrate the recovery stage in the disaster management cycle. 12 CO2 Kn
c. Identify the past cyclonic disasters happened in India. 6 CO2 Ap

4 a. Define the term Resilience. 2 CO1 Kn

b. Explain the India’s national disaster management framework. 12 CO2 Kn
c. Examine the India’s key epidemic disasters in the recent past. 6 CO2 An

5 a. Define the term Risk and state an example. 4 CO1 Kn

b. Analyse the vulnerability and management plans of India’s key landslide and avalanches disasters. 8 CO1 An
c. Identify the importance, dimensions and scope of disaster management. 8 CO2 Ap
 6 a. List out all types of India’s key hazards in the recent past. 5 CO2 Kn
b. Categorize the various levels of disasters based on NDMP. 3 CO1 An
c. Elaborate the disaster management in India. 12 CO2 Ap

7 a. Explain the features of national disaster management plan 2016 issued by Indian ministry. 10 CO2 Kn
b. Identify the flood related disasters in India. 7 CO2 Ap
c. Classify the different types of disasters. 3 CO1 An

8 a. Outline the important objectives of disaster management. 3 CO1 Kn

b. Summarize the management activities of earthquake disasters happened in India. 7 CO2 Kn
c. Explain the response phase in the disaster management cycle. 10 CO2 An

UNIT – 2: NATURAL DISASTER

Q.No. QUESTIONS MARK Cos Blooms

S Level
1 a Define: Natural disaster. 2 CO3 Kn
b Illustrate the global warming and sea level rise. 9 CO4 Kn
c Examine the causes, effects and preparedness for volcanic eruptions. 9 CO3 An

2 a Define: Earthquake. 2 CO3 Kn

b Identify the key factors that contribute to vulnerability of human populations to earthquakes. 6 CO3 Ap
c Analyze the causes, effects and mitigation measures for cyclone. 12 CO4 An

3 a List the causes for Tsunami. 4 CO3 Kn

b Illustrate Tsunami warning systems used in pre-disaster stage. 6 CO3 Kn
c Summarize the effects and mitigation measures of flood. 10 CO4 Kn
4 a Define landslides. 2 CO3 Kn
b Interpret the causes, typical effects and mitigation for Indian landslides. 10 CO3 Kn
c Outline the causes and effects of ozone layer depletion in the atmosphere. 8 CO4 Kn

5 a Explain the effects and mitigation strategies for earthquake disasters. 10 CO3 Kn
b What is ozone depletion? 3 CO4 Kn
c Examine the preparedness and vulnerabilities of heat and cold waves. 7 CO4 An

6 a What is acid rain? 2 CO4 Kn

b Identify the typical effects and mitigation stages of Tsunami disasters. 8 CO3 Ap
c Analyze the causes, effects and mitigation of acid rain. 10 CO4 An

7 a Define: Avalanches. 2 CO3 Kn

b Illustrate the basic principle and causes of epidemics. 8 CO4 Kn
c Identify the effects and mitigation measures of drought. 10 CO4 Ap

8 a List out the different natural disasters. 3 CO3 Kn

b Categorize the cyclone warning systems adopted by meteorological departments. 7 CO4 An
c Elaborate the recovery stage of flood and cyclone disasters. 10 CO3 An
 UNIT-03: ANTHROPOGENIC DISASTER

Q.No. QUESTIONS MAR Cos Blooms

KS Level
1 a Summarise the precautionary measures that can be taken for fire hazard in industries? 6 CO6 Kn
b Identify the main causes for nuclear hazard and explain with a case study. 10 CO6 Ap
c Distinguish between natural disaster and manmade disaster. 4 CO5 An

2 a Define the terms: Pollution and Pollutant 2 CO6 Kn

b What is chemical disaster? 2 CO5 Kn
c Discuss biological disaster and its prevention strategies. 6 CO6 Kn
d Explain the effect of air pollution with a case study. 10 CO6 Kn

3 a What are the causes for chemical disaster and explain with a case study. 10 CO5 Kn
b How the sources of air pollution are classified? 5 CO6 Kn
c List out the effects of noise pollution and its relation to mental health. 5 CO6 Kn

4 a Define : Anthropogenic disaster. 2 CO5 Kn

b How the oil spills contribute contamination to the water? Explain with a case study. 10 CO6 Kn
c What is biomedical waste? How can they be disposed of without causing hazard? 8 CO6 Kn

5 a How the deforestation activities affect the climatic conditions? 5 CO6 Kn

b List the various mega anthropogenic disasters of India and explain any one in brief. 10 CO6 Kn
c Classify different types of disasters. 5 CO5 An

6 a List out the difference between natural and technological disaster. 8 CO5 Kn
b What is e-waste and how it can be safely disposed? 4 CO6 Kn
 c Waste to energy is possible in solid waste management. Justify the statement. 8 CO6 An

7 a Explain industrial wastewater treatment with an example of one industry. 8 CO6 Kn

b Summarise the effects of chemical disaster? 4 CO5 Kn
c Identify the causes of water pollution and how it can be prevented? 8 CO6 Ap

8 a What are the different types of fire? Explain any one in brief. 6 CO6 Kn
b “War is a disaster”. Explain. Discuss its impact on nature and humans. 8 CO5 An
c Treated water can be used as alternative source of water. Justify the statement. 6 CO6 An

UNIT-04: APPROACHES IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

MAR Blooms
Q.No. QUESTIONS KS COs
Level
1 a What are the two different approaches in disaster management? 2 CO7 Kn
b Summarise the issues involved in rehabilitation after a disaster? Discuss the various rehabilitation approaches. 8 CO8 Kn
c Develop the Conceptual framework for disaster preparedness planning and explain the outcomes. 10 CO7 Ap

2 a Explain the different types of data required for integration of GIS in Zonation mapping? 4 CO7 Kn
b Outline the significance of disaster forecasting. 6 CO7 Kn
c Discuss the long term needs versus short term needs after a major disaster. What are the hindrances to post An
10 CO8
disaster normalization?

3 a Define: Environmental Impact Assessment. Explain the components with a flow chart. 8 CO8 Kn
b Examine the key components of early warning system. 8 CO7 An
c Differentiate between Disaster Management and Disaster Assessment. 4 CO7 An
4 a List the benefits of prediction and warning system. 4 CO7 Kn
b Summarize the procedure for preparing flood hazard zonation map. 6 CO7 Kn
c Discuss the guidelines for preparation of Terms of Reference (TOR) for open cost coal mines and underground An
10 CO8
coal mines in India.

5 a Remote Sensing and GIS play vital role in preparing zonation mapping. Explain. 8 CO7 Kn
b Define the terms: Search and Rescue. Discuss its significance and phases. 6 CO7 Kn
c Evaluate the guiding principles that govern the entire process of EIA. 6 CO8 An

6 a How the information and education helps in disaster preparedness? 4 CO7 Kn

b Illustrate the seismic microzonation process 7 CO7 Kn
c Discuss the rehabilitation programme of ‘from shelter to housing’. 5 CO8 Ap
d Disaster is an opportunity for development. Comment on this statement. 4 CO8 An

7 a List out the types of information indicated in the following category of zonation mapping.
(i) National Level 9 CO7
(ii) Regional Level Kn
(iii) Local Level
b Explain different methods to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment. 6 CO8 Kn
c Triangulation method of assessment is helpful during emergency situation. Justify this statement. 5 CO7 An

8 a List the objectives of early warning system? 5 CO7 Kn

b Explain the 4Rs of Recovery phase. 10 CO7 Kn
c Summarize the components of material distribution activity. 5 CO8 Kn
 UNIT-05: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT

Q.No. QUESTIONS MAR Cos Blooms

KS Level
1 a List out four phases of disaster management and explain. 8 CO9 Kn
b Demonstrate the role of GIS in Disaster Risk Reduction? 6 CO10 Kn
c Justify the statement: NGOs play key role in Disaster Management with suitable example. 6 CO9 Ap

2 a Explain the Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Process. 4 CO9 Kn

b How does remote sensing help in preventing Disasters? 6 CO10 Kn
c Identify the role of following: Ap
(i) Urban Local Bodies(ULB) 10 CO9
(ii) Stake Holders

3 a Outline the structural and non structural mitigation for Disaster management? 8 CO9 Kn
b Integrating GIS and Remote sensing is essential for proper mitigation and management of disasters. Illustrate Kn
8 CO10
and Explain.
c “Disasters often have a differential impact on certain groups in society”. Discuss. 4 CO10 Ap

4 a Define vulnerability and list different factors that affect vulnerability in Detail. 6 CO10 Kn
b Explain any one disaster where RS and GIS technology proved to be a vital tool for Disaster Mitigation. 10 CO10 Kn
c Identify the benefits of community based associations in disaster management. 4 CO9 Ap

5 a Explain briefly how the climatic change will enhance the disaster risks. 4 CO10 Kn
b Illustrate disaster safe design and construction in detail. 6 CO9 Kn
c Discuss the impacts of developmental projects in disaster management with two suitable examples. 10 CO10 Ap

6 a How do the environmental factors affect the vulnerability? 4 CO10 Kn

 b Differentiate between structural and non structural measures with the help of suitable examples 10 CO9 Ap
c Summarize the role of Government (local, state, national) agencies in Disaster Management. 6 CO10 An

7 a How do engineered structures help us to withstand like floods, earthquakes, and cyclones? 6 CO9 Kn
b Explain the role of various components of Geo-informatics for disaster management. 4 CO10 Kn
c Justify the statement: “Disaster can effect various developments at considerable extent” with suitable examples. An
10 CO10
Support your answer with various risks associated with disaster.

8 a Outline the Disaster Management Act 2005. 8 CO9 Kn

b Demonstrate the responsibilities of Non Government and Inter Governmental Agencies in Disaster Kn
6 CO10
Management?
c “Disasters can provide developmental opportunities”. Discuss the statement. 6 CO10 Ap