Deemed University 2010 M.Tech Civil Engineering University: Lingayas University Term: III Title of the : Disaster Reduction and Management - Question Paper

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Lingayas University, Faridabad

M.Tech (Part-Time) - Civil Engg.

Term-III Examination May, 2010

Disaster Reduction and Management (CE -504)

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

 

Before answering the question, candidate should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.

 

Note: Question No. 1 Section A is compulsory. Attempt any two questions from Section B and any two questions from Section C. In all attempt five questions.

 

SECTION A

Part-A

Q-1 Write full form of the following abbreviations: (1x10=10)

(i) USAID (ii) UNDRO (iii) IDNDR (iv) ICT

(v) NACO (vi) NCDM (vii) NCCF (viii) GIS

(ix) CDM (x) NIDM

Part-B

Define following terminology:

(i) Mitigation (ii) Risk (iii) Flood

(iv) Hazard (v) Prevention (2x5=10)

Section B

Q-2. What are the important theory of vibrations? Discuss in light of its impact in causing natural disaster. (20)

Q-3. What are the effect of earthquake on ground? How soil liquification takes place? (20)

 

Q-4. Distinguish between:

(i) Landslide and rockslide (10)

(ii) Flood and drought (10)

Section C

Q-5. What are the elements of engineering seismology? Write a brief account about the functioning of earthquake recording instruments. (20)

Q-6. Distinguish between risk management and casualty management. (20)

Q-7. What do you mean by disaster management? What are the salient features of disaster rescue? (20)

Q-8. Write short notes on any four of the following: (20)

(a) Man-made disaster

(b) Ice-land volcanoes

(c) Public awareness about disaster

(d) Lesson learnt from recent earth quakes.

(e) Quasi resonance.

Roll No. ..

 

Lingayas University, Faridabad

M.Tech (Part-Time) - Civil Engg.

Term-III Examination May, 2010

Disaster Reduction and Management (CE -504)

[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]

 

Before answering the question, candidate should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.

 

Note: Question No. 1 Section A is compulsory. Attempt any two questions from Section B and any two questions from Section C. In all attempt five questions.

 

SECTION A

Part-A

Q-1 Write full form of the following abbreviations: (1x10=10)

(i) USAID (ii) UNDRO (iii) IDNDR (iv) ICT

(v) NACO (vi) NCDM (vii) NCCF (viii) GIS

(ix) CDM (x) NIDM

Part-B

Define following terminology:

(i) Mitigation (ii) Risk (iii) Flood

(iv) Hazard (v) Prevention (2x5=10)

Section B

Q-2. What are the important theory of vibrations? Discuss in light of its impact in causing natural disaster. (20)

Q-3. What are the effect of earthquake on ground? How soil liquification takes place? (20)

 

Q-4. Distinguish between:

(i) Landslide and rockslide (10)

(ii) Flood and drought (10)

Section C

Q-5. What are the elements of engineering seismology? Write a brief account about the functioning of earthquake recording instruments. (20)

Q-6. Distinguish between risk management and casualty management. (20)

Q-7. What do you mean by disaster management? What are the salient features of disaster rescue? (20)

Q-8. Write short notes on any four of the following: (20)

(a) Man-made disaster

(b) Ice-land volcanoes

(c) Public awareness about disaster

(d) Lesson learnt from recent earth quakes.

(e) Quasi resonance.