BPAG-171 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPAG-171 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BPAG-171, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(GENERAL)/BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(HONOURS) (BAG/BAPAH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPAG-171 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer any five of the following questions in
about 400 words each, by selecting at least
two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.What do you understand by a disaster ? Discuss the nature of man-made disasters.
Q2.“Both natural and man-made factors contribute to disaster vulnerability.” Elaborate.
Q3.Analyse the natural disaster profile of India.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Natural Disaster Management Authority
(b) Disaster Mitigation Approaches
Section—II
Q5.Explain the concept and elements of damage assessment.
Q6.Discuss the indigenous coping strategies in handling disasters.
Q7.Analyse the nature and impact of climate change.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Community Based Disaster Management Plan
(b) Uttarakhand Floods,