Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture ,Disaster Management - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: Disaster Management
Semester: X Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 321E12 Time: three Hours
Date: 17-03-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. Distinguish disaster and hazard

2. Define Flood. List out a few of the causes and adverse effects of floods.

3. To what extent is it possible to protect lives and property from the hazards?

4. What are the different Components of Mitigation Project.

5. What do you understand by monitoring? How does it help in taking improper administrative decisions?

6. Discuss the impact of earthquake on buildings and suggest important steps for earthquake-Resistant house construction.

7. Explain any 4 points regarding the role of satellite based communication system for Disaster Management.

8. Highlight any 3 kinds of shelter strategies.


PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

9. Name 2 basins in India that are frequently affected by flood and discuss the warning system of India in the flood affected areas.
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10. Explain different kinds of Disasters and explain their causes and effects in India.

11. Describe the forecasting and warning systems for cyclone and briefly mention the preparedness measures.
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12. Critically evaluate the role played by NGOs in disaster management plan.

13. "Monitoring has an important role in all the 3 phases of disaster management." – explain
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14. "Reconstruction and rehabilitation should be viewed as means of achieving development." explain.

15. Identify 3 major mitigation measures to decrease earthquake risk.
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16. Highlight the important ways of preparing the community through Information, Education and Communication (IEC).

Earning:   Approval pending.