Final Assessment Test – Winter 2023-24 Semester - May 2024
Course code : BCLE212L Slot: D1+TD1
Course Title : Natural Disaster Mitigation and
Time: Three Hours
Management
Course Mode : CBL Max. Marks: 100
Emp Id:18821, 18822, Faculty Name : Dr. Surendar M; Dr. Arunava Ray
School: Open Elective
19043 & Dr. Venkadavarahan M
Class Number(s): VL2023240500953;
Mobile No.:9833435754
VL2023240500954; VL2023240506555
KEEPING MOBILE PHONE/SMART WATCH, EVEN IN ‘OFF’ POSITION IS TREATED AS EXAM MALPRACTICE
General Instructions if any:
1. Answer any 10 Questions only
Answer any TEN Questions
(10 X 10 = 100 Marks)
E/A/ Unit /
Sl. No: Questions Text Module No
Marks BL CO
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1. Explain hazard, disaster, vulnerability, exposure, and A 1 10 2 1
capacity. How can a society's vulnerability be determined?
2. Explain the disaster management structure in India. E 1 10 1 5
3. Why is urban flooding becoming more prevalent in major T 2 10 3 2
Indian cities? How can the capacity of these cities to
withstand flooding be enhanced?
4. Explore the causes of drought and the main challenges A 2 10 2 3
during and after a drought.
5. Explain the early warning systems for geological hazards? E 3 10 1 1
6. What are the pre-disaster measures to be done for the E 4 10 2 3
chemical and nuclear disasters?
7. Discuss transportation-related accidents and strategies A 5 10 2 3
for risk reduction.
8. Distinguish between man-made and natural disasters A 5 10 2 2
characteristics, highlighting the challenges in managing
man-made disasters.
9. How can remote sensing data be selected and utilized for T 6 10 4 4
flood and earthquake disasters, considering various
resolutions and types of remote sensing data?
10. Examine the applications of GIS and satellite technology E 6 10 3 4
for different phases of disaster management.
11. Explain the significance of alternate livelihood training for A 7 10 3 5
disaster management and devise a plan for adult males
and females in flood-affected areas.
12. Explain the Community-Based Disaster Management and A 7 10 2 5
analyze how NGOs and educational institutions collaborate
for community development in disaster-prone regions.
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Additional Questions
13. What are the different types of geological natural hazards? 3 A 10 2 3
Explain in brief the causes/triggering factor of each of
them.
14. What do you understand by structural and non-structural 2 A 10 2 5
disaster mitigation measures? Explain some of the dual use
structural mitigation measures that can be against flood and
drought.
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Date: 30-03-2024 Signature of Paper Setter/s/ Moderator/s & Emp id
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