Biju Patnaik University of Technology 2008-8th Sem B.Arch Architecture Disaster Resistant - Question Paper
What is retrofitting ?
Eighth Semester Examination - 2008 DISASTER RESISTANT ARCHITECTURE Full Marks - 70Time : 3 Hours
Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any five from the rest.
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1. Answer the following questions : 2*10
(a) What is the DM act of 2005 ?
(b) How are cyclones caused ?
(c) What do NDMA and NDRF stand for ?
(d) What is a Tsunami ? How is it caused ?
(e) What is the Kyoto Protocol ?
Name any two important Flood control committees established by the Government of India.
What is flood proofing ?
What is the result of the Urban Heat Island effect on urban areas ?
What is green house effect ? What are its consequences ?
Disaster Management Programmes have a great relevance in the Indian context. Elaborate.
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3. What is the role of Science and Technology in mitigation measures against Natural disasters.
10
4. Describe in detail the Earthquake risk mitigation programme in India. 10
5. What are the causes of Flooding ? What are the Flood management Plans intiated by the Government ? 10
6. Write down the NDMA guidelines for management of Earthquakes. 10
7. Discuss the Cyclone preparedness programmes intiated under the Disaster management program. 10
8. What is the role of Laboratories in Disaster Management ? 10
PECS 3414 5 P.T.O. PECS 3414 6 Contd.
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