BPAG-171 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPAG-171 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BPAG-171, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B.A. (HONOURS) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(BAPAH)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BPAG-171 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each, by selecting at least two
questions from each section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION I
Q1.Define ‘disaster’ and discuss the various types of natural disasters.
Q2.Explain the concept and nature of risk assessment.
Q3.Describe the evolution and functions of ‘National Disaster Management Authority’.
Q4.Explain disaster preparedness and bring out its key components.
SECTION II
Q5.“Damage assessment is an important tool for retrospective and projective analysis of disasters to assimilate the impact of a disaster.” Elucidate.
Q6.“Climate change is a major global environmental and developmental problem.” Comment.
Q7.“Disasters and development are inter-related.” Discuss.
Q8.Explain the concept and importance of Community-Based Disaster Management.