BPAG-171 · December 2021 · English
IGNOU BPAG-171 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BPAG-171, December 2021 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION (BAPAH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2021
BPAG-171 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five of the following questions in
about 400 words each, selecting at least two
from each Section. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—I
Q1.Explain the various types of man-made disasters.
Q2.Define vulnerability and discuss it s various types. 20 [ 2 ]
Q3.‘Disaster Management Act, 2005 has a new multidisciplinary focus.’
Q4.‘Disaster preparedness is of major significance.’ Discuss.
Section—II
Q5.Explain damage assessment and bring to light its various elements and dimensions.
Q6.Define climate change and explain its adaptation process.
Q7.Write a note on development of environmental infrastructure.
Q8.Explain community based disaster management and differentiate it from traditional approach. 20 2021 -171 &II