GS3 · Topic
Disaster Risk Reduction
Reducing exposure before an event: early warning, the NDMA and its plans, Sendai, resilient construction, land-use control.
98 UPSC Mains GS3 questions on Disaster Risk Reduction that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
Explain the causes and impacts of landslides. Also, discuss the various measures to mitigate their impact, with a special emphasis on National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Explain the various causes and the effects of landslides. Also, discuss the measures to mitigate their impact, with a special emphasis on National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Extreme weather events have become the new normal, revealing critical gaps in urban planning. Discuss the statement in the context of urban flooding.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
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How do you differentiate natural disasters from natural hazards? Discuss the stages involved in disaster mitigation and management.
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Discuss the increasing need of 'disaster resilient infrastructure' in India. Mention the steps taken in this direction with specific reference to the Global Coalition for Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Often referred to as the 'cradle of civilization' and 'growth engines', urban areas are increasingly experiencing various natural and man-made disasters. Discuss in the Indian context. Also, suggest suitable mitigation and management strategies.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
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What are the major challenges to building disaster resilience in Indian cities? Enumerate the current initiatives and suggest improvements. (15M)
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Recurring stampedes at mass gatherings in India highlight persistent gaps in crowd management and disaster preparedness. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing guidelines and suggest a comprehensive strategy to prevent such tragedies in the future.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Discuss the major challenges of crowd control in large socio-religious gatherings and congregations in India. In the light of NDMA's "Suggestive Framework for Preparation of Crowd Management Plan for Events Venues of Mass Gathering", suggest measures to prevent stampede incidents.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The impact of floods on life and property can be most effectively reduced by hazard and vulnerability mapping. Comment
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Approach to flood control in India should evolve from piecemeal measures to an integrated basin management. Comment.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Give an account of the increasing frequency of cyclonic activity in the Arabian Sea region.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementClimate Change
Explain Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF). Also, discuss GLOF mitigation strategy with special reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
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'Urban Disasters' have become a 'new normal' with urbanisation and climate change being instrumental in its occurrence. Examine with suitable examples. Give measures so as to be incorporated in planning and mitigation strategies for efficient management of such events.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
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What do you understand by Nature-based Solutions (NBS)? Explain how NBS can help in adaptation with regard to various hazards.
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Climate ChangeDisaster Risk Reduction
How can emerging technologies be leveraged to strengthen drought mitigation efforts in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster Risk ReductionAgri-technology
What do you understand by cloud burst? Examine the reasons for high vulnerability of the mountainous regions to cloud bursts and discuss ways to mitigate its ill-effects.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Provide a brief account of the vulnerability of India to cyclone-related hazards. With reference to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures that need to be adopted to mitigate the impact of cyclones.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
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Analyse the various causes of landslides in India. What strategies can be implemented to enhance disaster resilience against them?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
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Discuss how climate induced flood loads and reservoir level change may lead to dam failure. In what ways does the Dam Safety Act 2021 ensure prevention of dam failure-related disasters?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How does the Sendai Framework enhance Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
The world has witnessed a huge surge in climate-induced disasters, which are largely driven by anthropogenic factors. In this context, analyse the role of early warning systems in mitigating the impact of the disasters.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster Risk ReductionDisaster Management
Urban fire is becoming a serious cause of concern in Indian cities. In this context, highlight the major causes behind urban fires in India. What steps can be taken to build robust fire resilience in Indian cities?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Despite the presence of a strong institutional framework and clearly stated policy, huge losses in terms of human, financial, environmental and livelihood show that India still struggles in effective management of disasters. Discuss the reasons for the gap between policy and practices related to disaster management in the country.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
How is Flash drought different from conventional drought? Discuss about the vulnerability of India to Flash drought related hazards.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
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How unplanned development and disregard for natural water bodies cause frequent urban flooding in Indian cities. What can we learn from other countries in an attempt to address the Urban flooding in India?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
Highlight the social, ecological and economic costs related to the increasing extent and severity of coastal erosion with the rising global sea level. Also, suggest measures to arrest, adapt and mitigate its impact.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Climate ChangeBiodiversity and Conservation
Poor building design, flagrant violations of building and fire safety norms and overcrowding of spaces are responsible for the rising risk of fires in urban areas. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
The recent land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand shows the fragility of Himalayan ecosystem and the associate disaster with it. Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) was launched by India in 2019 to bring focus of the global community in developing infrastructure for the future.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction
"A little mismanagement holds potential to turn celebrations awry. The most common fellers include stampedes and fire". Examine. How can an integrated and structured plan-ning help mitigate and prevent crowd disasters?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction