Download PTU (I.K.Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU)) B-Tech (Bachelor of Technology) (CE)- Civil Engineering 2020 December 4th Sem 77648 Disaster Preparedness And Planning Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 18
B.Tech. (Civil Engg.) (2018 Batch) (Sem.?4)
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & PLANNING
Subject Code : BTCE-405-18
M.Code : 77648
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
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SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
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SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
have to atte mpt any T WO questio ns.
SECTION-A
Answer briefly :
Q1. Define the term `Disaster'.
Q2. Name any two manmade disasters.
Q3. What do you mean by `Disaster Preparedness'?
Q4. How does frequency of a disaster affect its outcome on nature?
Q5. Differentiate between `Vulnerability' and `Risk'.
Q6. Explain the terms RSS and GIS.
Q7. Name any two disasters that had hit the India in recent past.
Q8. What do you mean by `Sustainable Development'?
Q9. Write two important responsibilities of government, which it should perform during period
of disaster occurrence?
Q10. Write down the phases of disaster management cycle.
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SECTION-B
Q11. Briefly explain the effects of urbanization on disaster occurrence frequency.
Q12. Comment on the role of remote sensing systems in disaster management.
Q13. What are the important aspects of post disaster response?
Q14. How will you design an infrastructure for disaster management?
Q15. Briefly explain the significance of `Disaster preparedness & planning' in civil engineering.
SECTION-C
Q16. Comment on the ecological, economic and physical impact of a disaster.
Q17. Briefly explain the preparedness methods for natural disaster in urban areas.
Q18. What are the roles of international agencies in post disaster response? Explain in detail.
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