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Posted By: aravindsri       Member Level: Gold       Posted Date: 27 May 2008

2006 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Post Graduate Diploma Disaster Management MPA004 Disaster Preparedness December 2006 Question paper



Course: Post Graduate Diploma Disaster Management   University: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)




IGNOU MPA004 Disaster Preparedness December 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
Term-End Examination

MPA004: Disaster Preparedness

Time: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 50

Note: Answer any five questions in 400 words each from the following questions given in Section I and Section II, selecting atleast two questions out of each section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION I
1. Highlight certain key measures towards effective disaster management. (10)

2. Examine the concept and significance of disaster preparedness plan. (10)

3. Bring out the important facets of livestock management during disasters. (10)

4. Discuss the role of district and sub-district administration in diaster preparedness. (10)

5. Write short notes on the following in 200 words each:
(a) Community Awareness (5)
(b) Role of Fire Service (5)

SECTION II
6. Throw light on the significance of Geological Information System in disaster preparedness. (10)

7. What is Emergency Operations Centre? Examine its functions. (10)

8. Explain in brief the structural and non-structural approaches to disaster mitigation (10)

9. Describe some important conflict resolution techniques. (10)

10. Write short notes on the following in 200 words each:
(a) Aerial photography (5)
(b) Sustainable development (5)

6. Discuss the socio-economic determinants of disaster loss. (10)

7. "There is increasing impact of natural vulnerability in India". Disucss in relation to various types of disaster. (10)

8. Discuss the application of specific Information Technology tools in disaster management. (10)

9. Write a note on functional requirements of resource organizations. (10)

10. Write a note on Hazard Resistant Designs and Construction. (10)





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