Note:

(i) Answer all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each

1) Describe the evolution of the disaster management system in India. 

Or

Discuss various measures for mainstreaming gender in pre- and post-disaster scenario. 

2) Describe the component of community based disaster management.

Or

Discuss about the flood problems in India. How to reduce the risk of flood disasters. 

3) Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each:

a) Identify the organizations for managing disasters at the national, state, and district levels  

b) Explain the salient features of man-made disasters.  

c) Differentiate between structural and non-structural mitigation. 

d) Discuss the way relief is managed in India along with various tools available for the purpose. 

4) Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) What are the various types of vulnerability? 

b) Why are women considered to be more vulnerable to disasters? 

c) How does GIS help in preventing epidemics?  

d) What is the difference between a forecast and warning?  

d) How would you assess the affected population in a disaster?  

e) What is the four stage cyclone warning provided by IMD? 

5) Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Disaster crunch model 

b) Hazard assessment  

c) Hospital disaster management plan 

d) Incident command system  

e) Disaster recovery plan  

f) Disaster management cycle 

g) Psycho-social support 

h) Disaster mental health