BPAG-171 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPAG-171 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Structured previous year question paper for BPAG-171, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)/
B. A. (HONS.) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(BAG/BAPAH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPAG-171 : DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each, selecting at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the important climatological disasters.
Q2.Analyse the vulnerability profile of India.
Q3.Describe the role of central, state and district administration in disaster management.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
(b) Search and Rescue
Section—B
Q5.Explain the dimensions of damage assessment.
Q6.Write a note on _ climate change vulnerability.
Q7.“There is a close relationship between disasters and development.” Elaborate.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Insurance Schemes
(b) Hyogo Framework for Disaster Reduction