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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTERMANAGEMENT

Term-End Examination

June, 2010

MPA-002 : UNDERSTANDING MAN-MADEDISASTERS

Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt any five questions in about 400 words each,

selecting at least two questions out of each section. All

questions carry equal marks.

SECTION - IEnumerate the various types of man made 10disasters and discuss the causes and effects ofindustrial and technological disasters.

Discuss the specific factors which are aggravating 10vulnerability to biological disasters and suggestpreparedness measures for disaster mitigation.

Explain the causes and effects of coal fire in India. 10

Describe the problem of oil fires in India and 10analyse the related management practices.

5. Write short notes in about 200 words on each ofthe following :

chemical disasters 5Impact of forest fires 5

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SECTION-IIDiscuss the status and major causes of 10deforestation in India.

'Proper and specific treatment of industrial 10effluents is necessary before disposal into waterbodies'. Analyse.

Describe briefly the risk reduction measures and 10the post disaster needs in case of an air accident.

Discuss the causes of sea accidents and highlight 10the role of various agencies involved inmanagement of such disasters.

10. Write short notes in about 200 words on each ofthe following :

Effects of air pollution on health

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Major constraints in management of rail 5accidents

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