MODULE – I
Short Questions (2 Marks each)
1. Define disaster management.
2. What is a natural disaster?
3. Mention any two objectives of disaster management.
4. What is mitigation in disaster management?
5. Define vulnerability.
6. What is a hazard?
7. Distinguish between natural and man-made disasters.
8. What is an earthquake?
9. Define epicenter and focus.
10. What are seismic waves?
11. Name the two main types of seismic waves.
12. What is a tectonic plate?
13. What is the Richter scale used for?
14. Define earthquake intensity.
15. What is a flood?
16. Name any two types of floods.
17. What is a flash flood?
18. Define drought as per IMD.
19. What is a cyclone?
20. What is storm surge?
Long Questions (10 Marks each)
1. Explain the scope and importance of disaster management.
2. Classify disasters based on origin with suitable examples.
3. Explain mitigation measures for natural disasters.
4. Describe the impacts of disasters on society, economy, and environment.
5. Explain the causes and effects of earthquakes.
6. Describe the types of seismic waves with diagrams.
7. Explain the structure of the Earth and its relation to earthquake occurrence.
8. Discuss tectonic plates and different types of plate boundaries.
9. Explain measurement of earthquakes in terms of magnitude and intensity.
10. Describe floods: causes, types, and impacts.
11. Explain flash floods and river floods with examples.
12. Discuss causes of urban flooding and its management.
13. Explain flood categorization by Central Water Commission (CWC).
14. Describe flood prevention and flood control measures.
15. Explain drought: definition, characteristics, and classification.
16. Discuss different types of droughts in detail.
17. Explain drought management and water conservation techniques.
18. Describe cyclones and their formation process.
19. Explain hazards associated with cyclones.
20. Discuss mitigation and preparedness measures for cyclones.
MODULE – II
Short Questions (2 Marks each)
1. Define man-made disasters.
2. What are CBRN hazards?
3. What is a chemical spill?
4. Mention two causes of industrial accidents.
5. What is a nuclear disaster?
6. Define radiation disaster.
7. Name any two nuclear disasters.
8. What is terrorism?
9. Define bioterrorism.
10. Name any two biological agents used in bioterrorism.
11. What is an oil spill?
12. Mention two impacts of oil spills.
13. What is marine pollution?
14. Define transportation disaster.
15. What is a road accident disaster?
16. What is structural failure?
17. Define progressive collapse.
18. What is an epidemic?
19. What is a pandemic?
20. What is quarantine?
Long Questions (10 Marks each)
1. Explain man-made disasters with suitable examples.
2. Discuss causes, effects, and safety measures of chemical spills.
3. Explain industrial explosions and their preventive measures.
4. Describe nuclear and radiation disasters with examples.
5. Discuss prevention and preparedness measures for nuclear disasters.
6. Explain emergency response to nuclear and radiation disasters.
7. Define terrorism and explain its types and objectives.
8. Discuss bioterrorism: agents, effects, and control measures.
9. Explain security measures against terrorism and bioterrorism.
10. Describe oil spills: causes, impacts, and response measures.
11. Explain marine pollution and its environmental impacts.
12. Discuss transportation disasters with reference to road, rail, and air accidents.
13. Explain management of road and rail accidents.
14. Describe causes and types of structural failure.
15. Explain progressive collapse and collapse patterns in buildings.
16. Discuss prevention and monitoring of structural failures.
17. Differentiate between epidemic and pandemic with examples.
18. Explain causes and transmission of infectious diseases.
19. Describe the health crisis management cycle.
20. Discuss disease prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery measures.