MASTER OF ARTS (PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION) Term-End Examination December, 2015 MPA 018 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT -
Maximum Marks : 50
Time : 2 hours
Note : Answer any five questions out of the following in about 400 words each, selecting at least two questions from each section. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I 1.
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Write a note on disaster management scenario in the mountainous region of India.
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Describe the institutional and policy changes with special reference to disaster preparedness in India.
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"South Asia is facing various challenges in disaster prevention." Examine.
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Highlight the structural and non-structural measures of disaster mitigation.
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M PA-01 8
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P.T.O.
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Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : (a)
Global dimensions of natural disasters
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Corporate Social Responsibility as an emerging avenue for resource mobilisation
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MPA-018
SECTION II 6. What are the basic requirements for building temporary shelters ?
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Highlight the interlinkages between recovery and development.
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"Changing complexion of disaster management reflects transformation in disaster management model." Discuss.
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Describe the non-disaster time activities of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).
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10. Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : (a) Distribution of standard relief material in post-disaster phase (b)
