Download GTU BE/B.Tech 2019 Summer 5th Sem New 2150003 Institute Elective Disaster Management Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University) BE/BTech (Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology) 2019 Summer 5th Sem New 2150003 Institute Elective Disaster Management Previous Question Paper

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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BE - SEMESTER ?V (NEW) EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2019
Subject Code: 2150003 Date: 10/06/2019

Subject Name: Institute Elective - Disaster Management

Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70

Instructions:

1. Attempt all questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.


Q.1 (a) Enlist various losses due to flood and earthquake. 03
(b) What do you mean by the terms: Hazard, Vulnerability, Risk and
Capacity?

Capacity?
04
(c) Discuss national guidelines on disaster management.


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Q.2 (a) Discuss about disaster awareness. 03
(b) Write a short note on paradigm shift in disaster management in
India.
04
(c) Describe about early warning system. Also discuss about elements
of Early warning system.
07
OR
(c) Enlist and explain various considerations with reference to disaster
safe design and construction for earthquake and flood.
07
Q.3 (a) Write a short note on recent trends in disaster management. 03
(b) Describe the role of land use planning and development
regulations in disaster management.
04
(c) Discuss the role of non-government agencies in disaster. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Write a note on disaster management cycle. 03
(b) Discuss the safety measures to avoid the train accidents. 04
(c) Name the technological disasters. Discuss any one. 07
Q.4 (a) Write a brief note on effects of cold waves and heat waves. 03
(b) Write short note on national disaster management policy. 04
(c) Explain the role and functions of a disaster communication
system.
07
OR
Q.4 (a) Describe the role of GPS in management of disaster. 03
(b) Write the major features of emergency operation centre. 04
(c) Describe the application of remote sensing and GIS for the
disaster management.
07
Q.5 (a) Explain the following terms: Preparedness, Mitigation and Risk
Mapping.
03
(b) State the role of NDMA and SDRF in disaster management. 04
(c) Discuss Yokohama strategy. 07
OR

Q.5 (a) Define the term Disaster and describe various phases of Disaster 03
(b) Discuss about climate change and urban disaster. 04
(c) Discuss about the Disaster Management Act 2005. 07

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