1. Write a note in brief on societal risk management.

2. Highlight the important strategies for risk reduction.

3. Describe briefly the participatory risk assessment methods.

4. Examine the vulnerability of the Himalayan eco-system.

5. Discuss the assessment methodology for vulnerability analysis.

6. Examine the various driving forces of vulnerability of cities.

7. Write a note on vulnerability of earth quakes and other natural disasters in the Himalayan region.

8. Highlight the strategies adopted for tackling different disaster related problems.

9. "The community as an institution in itself is emerging as the most powerful force in the entire process of disaster management." Comment.

10. Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each:

Human resource planning

Issues in disaster relief