(M.
Tech )
(CTM & 2nd SEM)
(DISASTER MANAGEMENT & Subject Code- MTCT1204 )
Section –A [ Short question ]
UNIT-1
1. What is the difference between a hazard and a disaster?
2. Discuss the different phases of a disaster management cycle.
3. How do international organizations define disasters and their impact on societies?
4. What are the key factors that determine the severity of a disaster?
5. Explain the role of human activities in causing natural disasters.
6. How does urbanization contribute to the occurrence and impact of disasters?
7. Discuss how deforestation can increase the likelihood of landslides and floods.
8. What role does climate change play in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters?
9. Define floods and explain their common causes.
10. Explain the formation and impact of cyclones on coastal communities.
11. What are the causes of earthquakes, and how do they affect buildings and infrastructure?
12. Discuss the causes and effects of landslides and the areas most vulnerable to them.
13. How do avalanches occur, and what are the primary risks associated with them?
14. Explain the causes of heat waves and cold waves and their effects on human health.
15. Discuss the impact of global warming on the frequency of extreme weather events.
16. What are sociological disasters, and how do they impact communities?
17. Explain political disasters and how they are typically triggered.
18. Discuss industrial disasters and the role of safety regulations in preventing them.
UNIT -2
1. What is the definition of a hazard in the context of disaster management?
2. How is risk defined in disaster management, and what factors contribute to risk?
3. What is vulnerability, and how does it relate to disaster risk?
4. How do hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities interact to influence disaster outcomes?
5. What are the key components of a national disaster management policy?
6. How do disaster management policies address risk reduction and preparedness?
7. How do disaster management policies promote resilience in communities?
8. What role do international disaster management policies play in global cooperation?
9. What are the key indicators that signal a crisis situation?
10. How is early warning used to identify and manage potential crises?
11. What challenges arise in identifying crisis situations in real-time?
12. How can data and technology improve the identification of crisis situations?
13. What is strategic planning in disaster management, and why is it necessary
14. How do strategic developments guide disaster response and recovery efforts?
15. What are the main responsibilities of recovery teams during and after a disaster?
16. How does the role of a recovery team differ from the role of response teams?
17. Why is team building crucial for effective disaster management?
18. What are the benefits of cross-agency team building in disaster management?
UNIT-3
1. What is the role of prevention in disaster preparedness?
2. What are the key components of a disaster preparedness plan?
3. How can accountability be ensured during disaster preparedness and response?
4. How does a well-structured disaster action plan improve response efforts?
5. What is the relationship between disaster preparedness and risk reduction?
6. What challenges are typically faced when implementing disaster preparedness plans?
7. How can disaster preparedness be integrated into national policies and frameworks?
8. Why is it important to include vulnerable groups in disaster preparedness plans?
9. What are some strategies for making housing more resilient to natural disasters?
10. What role does infrastructure play in reducing the impact of disasters on communities?
11. What is a community-based disaster preparedness plan, and why is it effective?
12. What role does education play in preparing communities for potential disasters?
13. How can communication systems be improved for better disaster preparedness?
14. How can early warning systems be integrated into disaster preparedness planning?
15. Why is medical and health preparedness critical in disaster management?
16. What are the key components of a medical preparedness plan for disasters?
17. What role do healthcare professionals play in disaster preparedness?
18. How can public health education contribute to disaster health preparedness?
UNIT-4
1. Discuss the importance of needs assessment during and after a disaster.
2. Explain the process of control and measurement in disaster damage assessment.
3. Compare traditional and modern methods of disaster response.
4. What are the advantages and limitations of traditional disaster response methods?
5. How do modern communication tools aid in disaster response coordination?
6. What are the key components of a disaster response plan?
7. Discuss the importance of inter-agency coordination in disaster response.
8. Discuss the role of military forces in disaster response operations.
9. How do volunteer organizations contribute to the overall disaster response efforts?
10. What are the common health risks associated with different types of disasters?
11. What are the key components of an epidemiological disaster surveillance system?
12. What are the primary health concerns that must be addressed during a disaster response?
13. What is the role of mental health support in medical disaster response?
14. What are the challenges and benefits of using ICT in remote disaster-affected areas?
15. Explain the concept of structural mitigation in disaster risk management.
16. What is non-structural mitigation, and how does it contribute to disaster resilience?
17. How does urban planning play a role in disaster mitigation and reducing vulnerability?
18. How does environmental management contribute to disaster mitigation efforts?
UNIT-5
1. What is the significance of reconstruction and rehabilitation in disaster management?
2. How does reconstruction contribute to the overall development of a disaster-affected
area?
3. What are the key objectives of a rehabilitation process in post-disaster recovery?
4. How can reconstruction efforts align with sustainable development goals?
5. What distinguishes medium-term recovery from long-term recovery in disaster
management?
6. How do recovery plans evolve from immediate relief to medium and long-term recovery
efforts?
7. What are the challenges faced during the medium-term recovery phase?
8. Why is it important to include environmental considerations in the long-term recovery
phase?
9. What is a participative rehabilitation process, and why is it important in disaster
recovery?
10. How can community involvement improve the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs?
11. What are some strategies to promote local community participation in the rehabilitation
process?
12. How can local knowledge and resources be integrated into rehabilitation efforts?
13. Discuss the role of community leaders in the participative rehabilitation process.
14. How can community-based organizations be empowered to contribute to reconstruction
efforts?
15. How do participatory approaches improve the ownership and sustainability of recovery
efforts?
16. What role does infrastructure development play in the rehabilitation of disaster-affected
communities?
17. How should the reconstruction of infrastructure be prioritized in post-disaster recovery
plans?
18. How can infrastructure projects be designed to be more resilient to future disasters?
Section –B [ Semi long question ]
UNIT-1
1. Define the term "disaster." Explain the key differences between natural and man-made
disasters with examples.
2. Discuss the primary causes of natural disasters and their impact on human life and
infrastructure.
3. What are heatwaves and cold waves? Describe their causes, effects, and mitigation
measures.
4. Define ozone depletion. What are its primary causes, and how does it impact human
health and the environment?
5. Describe the sociological and political dimensions of man-made disasters with suitable
examples.
6. Explain industrial disasters. Discuss a case study of a significant industrial disaster and its
consequences.
7. Explain the formation and characteristics of cyclones. How can early warning systems
mitigate their effects?
8. Describe the causes and consequences of earthquakes. Discuss the role of building codes
in reducing earthquake damage.
9. Discuss the process of volcanic eruptions. What measures can be taken to minimize the
loss of life and property in volcanic-prone areas?
UNIT-2
1. Discuss the key elements of hazard analysis and how they contribute to effective disaster
management planning.
2. Describe the policies of disaster management in your country. Analyze their
effectiveness in managing both natural and man-made disasters.
3. Explain the process of identifying crisis situations during disasters. How does early
identification reduce the impacts of hazards?
4. What are the roles and responsibilities of a disaster recovery team? Provide an in-depth
discussion on their functions during the recovery phase.
5. Discuss the role of government and non-governmental organizations in formulating and
implementing disaster management policies.
6. Explain how risk assessment and vulnerability analysis are conducted. Discuss their
importance in mitigating disasters.
7. Describe the steps involved in creating a disaster recovery plan. Discuss the significance
of coordination among various stakeholders.
8. Explain the importance of training and capacity building for disaster recovery teams.
How does it prepare them for efficient response and recovery?
9. Discuss the challenges and ethical considerations in managing vulnerability in disaster-
prone areas. Provide suggestions for addressing these challenges.
UNIT-3
1. Define disaster preparedness. Discuss its concept and nature with reference to reducing
the impact of disasters.
2. Describe the key elements of a disaster preparedness plan, focusing on action and
accountability for stakeholders.
3. Explain the relevance of disaster preparedness for livestock. Discuss the measures to
protect livestock during natural calamities.
4. Discuss the components of a community-based disaster preparedness plan. How does
community involvement enhance the effectiveness of such plans?
5. Discuss the significance of education, communication, and training in disaster
preparedness. How can these elements build a culture of safety and resilience?
6. Discuss how disaster preparedness plans address the needs of urban and rural populations
differently, focusing on infrastructure and accessibility.
7. Analyze the importance of training drills and simulations in disaster preparedness. How
do they improve response efficiency during actual disasters?
8. Evaluate the role of public-private partnerships in enhancing disaster preparedness at the
local and national levels.
9. Discuss the significance of integrating disaster preparedness measures into urban
planning and development policies.
UNIT-4
1. Define damage assessment in disaster management. Discuss the steps involved in needs
and damage assessment after a disaster.
2. Describe the medical and health responses required for different types of disasters, such
as floods, earthquakes, and chemical spills.
3. Analyze the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in health response
during disasters. Provide examples of its applications in real-world scenarios.
4. Define disaster mitigation. Discuss its meaning and concept in the context of disaster
management.
5. Explain the role of control processes and measurement in effective disaster management.
How can they improve response efficiency?
6. Discuss the emerging trends in disaster mitigation strategies. How are these trends
shaping the future of disaster risk management?
7. Evaluate the role of community participation in disaster mitigation and recovery. How
can local knowledge contribute to sustainable mitigation measures?
8. Discuss the integration of climate change adaptation measures into disaster mitigation
planning. Provide examples of successful integrations.
9. Explain how medical infrastructure and resources can be prepared and mobilized for
effective disaster response.
UNIT-5
1. Define reconstruction and rehabilitation in the context of disaster management. Discuss
their importance in post-disaster development.
2. Discuss the key components of long-term recovery in reconstruction and rehabilitation.
How do they ensure sustainable development?
3. Discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating infrastructure development into
the rehabilitation process.
4. Discuss the importance of housing reconstruction in disaster recovery. How can disaster-
resilient housing designs reduce future risks?
5. Explain the role of education and training in the participative rehabilitation process. How
can it empower affected communities?
6. Explain how cultural and social factors influence the reconstruction and rehabilitation
process. How can these factors be addressed?
7. Discuss the importance of environmental sustainability in post-disaster reconstruction.
Provide examples of eco-friendly rehabilitation practices.
8. Discuss the significance of monitoring and evaluation in the reconstruction and
rehabilitation phase. How does it ensure accountability and efficiency?
9. Explain how disaster reconstruction can be aligned with broader development goals, such
as poverty reduction and urban planning.
Section –C [ long question ]
Unit-1
1. Explain landslides. Discuss their causes and the engineering solutions available to
prevent or mitigate their occurrence.
2. What is risk assessment in disaster management? Describe the steps involved in the risk
assessment process.
3. Explain the concept of global warming. Discuss its role in increasing the frequency and
severity of natural disasters
UNIT -2
1. Define the terms "hazard," "risk," and "vulnerability" in the context of disaster
management. Explain their interrelationship with suitable examples.
2. Analyze the impact of international policies and frameworks, such as the Sendai
Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, on disaster management at the local level.
3. Discuss the importance of community involvement in identifying and managing crisis
situations. Provide examples where community efforts have been pivotal.
UNIT-3.
1. Explain the importance of prevention and preparedness in disaster management. How do
these stages contribute to minimizing disaster risks?
2. Explain the challenges in implementing disaster preparedness plans in developing
countries. Provide recommendations to overcome these challenges.
3. Discuss the specific challenges in preparing disaster management plans for people with
special needs and vulnerable groups. Provide examples of effective measures.
UNIT-4
1. Discuss the challenges in implementing structural mitigation measures in disaster-prone
areas. Provide suggestions to overcome these challenges.
2. Differentiate between structural and non-structural mitigation measures. Provide
examples of each and discuss their significance in disaster risk reduction.
3. Discuss the components of a disaster response plan. Explain the roles and responsibilities
of response teams and forces during emergencies.
UNIT-5
1. Explain the role of community involvement in the participative rehabilitation process.
Provide examples of successful community-driven rehabilitation efforts.
2. Discuss the use of technology in planning and executing reconstruction projects. Provide
examples of tools and techniques used in infrastructure rehabilitation.
3. Analyze the role of public-private partnerships in infrastructure development during
rehabilitation. How can they enhance the process?
