HPAS General Studies I – Unit II, Sub-Unit 1

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 Syllabus

• Introduction to Disasters: Concepts, definitions, and disaster classifications including natural and man-made disasters.
• Social and Environmental impacts of disasters.
• Disaster profile of the country.
• Approaches to Disaster Risk Reductions.
• Disaster management models. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including community, Concept of first responders.
• Interrelationship of disaster and development.
• Disaster management in India including Disaster Management ACT 2005, National and state policies, Plans and institutional mechanisms in the country.

PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–1 PYQ

Based on the syllabus definition for UNIT–II, SUB UNIT–1 (Disaster Management), here are all the relevant questions extracted from the sources, arranged chronologically starting with the most recent year, and including their original question numbers from the respective examination papers in brackets {}.

1. ‘Incidents of stampedes can occur in numerous socio-cultural situations’. Elucidate. (Q. 4, 2025)
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2. Identify the flood-prone zones in India and suggest a strategy for their management. (Q. 14, 2025)
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1. When can a hazard become a disaster? Give examples. (Q. 4, 2024)
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2. Suggest measures to mitigate the disasters caused by landslides in India. (Q. 14, 2024)
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1. Write a geographical note on the Balasore train accident. (Q. 6, 2023)
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2. Development and democracy are like twins. Critically examine this statement. (Q. 8, 2023)
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3. What do you understand by the “Bottom-up” approval of development and administration? What are its main features? (Q. 9, 2023)
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4. Development paradigms must recognise the diversity of culture and geographies. In light of this statement what specific focus would you recommend for the development of a hill state like Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 10, 2023)
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1. Define hybrid hazard. (Q. 5, 2021)
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2. Write a note on the Morbi disaster. (Q. 6, 2021)
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1. What is hazard mapping? Why is it essential? (Q. 5, 2020)
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1. Write a short note on the National Disaster Management Authority. (Q. 5, 2019)
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1. Suggest two ways of disaster risk reduction with appropriate examples. (Q. 5, 2018)
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1. Explain voluntary disasters with suitable examples. (Q. 5, 2017)
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1. Explain briefly the Disaster Management Act, 2005. (Q. 5, 2016)
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2. Define Cloud Burst. (Q. 6, 2016)
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3. Distinguish between natural and man-made disasters. (Q. 22, 2016)
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