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Disaster Management UPSC PYQ 2016

4 questions from the UPSC 2016 examination.

4 questions

1Mediummains13 marks
Disaster and disaster management; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events. <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GSIII_Q15-->

2Mediummains13 marks
Disaster and disaster management; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

"The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides." Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GSIII_Q14-->

3Mediummains13 marks
Disaster and disaster management; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects. <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-III_Q50-->

4Mediummains13 marks
Disaster and disaster management; Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.

With reference to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of the recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand. <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-III_Q52-->

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