DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Fourth Semester
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Define disaster. State the need of disaster management.
2. Distinguish between natural and manmade disaster.
3. What is poisoning? Explain the different types of
poisoning.
4. What are the disaster preparedness needed in events
Management?
5. Write a note on
Plague
Jaundice.
6. Discuss the role of health sector in Disaster Management.
7. Discuss the role of NGOs in disaster preparedness.
8. What is addiction? List the agencies who can help for
preventing addiction.
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PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. What is Disaster Management? Describe its types.
10. Describe various types of hazards and impacts associated
with earthquakes and highlight the lessons learnt in our
country.
11. Summarise the causes and effects of fire accidents.
12. Explain the need of organising medical camps.
13. Explain the role of Internet and Satellite communication
system in Disaster Management.
14. Explain about the guidelines for construction of shelters
for protection from Natural Disasters.
15. Discuss the role of community and government agencies
in disaster management.