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GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and earthquakes are becoming increasingly frequent and severe in India. In this context, discuss the challenges faced by the country in managing such disasters.
GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks
What is the role of vulnerability assessment in defining disaster impacts and how can it be used to identify the threat to vulnerable communities?
GS3 · Disaster Management · 10 marks
Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades.
GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks
Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy.
GS3 · Disaster Management · 15 marks
Climate change is a threat to the future of our planet, but there is still time for us to ‘adapt’ to it and ‘mitigate’ its effects. Bring out the differences between the two strategies for Climate Change solution.