GS3 · Practice questions
Disaster Management
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According to several geologists and hydrologists, dams represent short-lived victories of engineering over natural sciences. Do you agree? Give reasons using suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationEnvironmental Governance
How the failure to stop the degradation of Western Ghats worsened Kerala floods? Is it time to revisit the Gadgil committee recommendations on conservation and protection of Western Ghats to ensure more sustainable construction? Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Biodiversity and ConservationDisaster Management
'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
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
"Passenger boat accidents are showing increasing trends across India leading to loss of life of scores of people". Examining the causes, discuss measures to prevent such boat accidents.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Disaster ManagementDisaster Risk Reduction