PGDDM Assignment 2012

PGDDM

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENTS For January 2012 and July 2012 Sessions

School of Social Sciences

Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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Dear Student,

As we explained in the Programme Guide for Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster

Management, you will have to do one Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) for each four-

credit course.

Each assignment consists of Sections I and II. There are five questions in each section.

You have to answer a total of five questions in about 400 words each. You have to

attempt at least two questions from each section. You will find that the questions in the

assignments are analytical and descriptive so that you can better understand and

comprehend the concepts.

Before you attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the

Programme Guide. It is important that you write the answers to all the TMA questions in

your own words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of the word-limit

set for each question. Remember, writing answers to assignment questions will improve

your writing skills and prepare you for the term-end examination.

You are to submit the assignments to the Coordinator of your Study Centre. You must

obtain a receipt from the Study Centre for the assignments submitted and retain it with

you. It is desirable to keep a photocopy of the assignments submitted by you.

Once evaluated, the Study Centre will return the assignments to you. Please insist on this.

The Study Centre will send the marks to the SE Division at IGNOU, New Delhi.

Submission:

You need to submit the assignment within the stipulated date for being eligible to

appear in the term-end examination.

The completed assignments should be sent as per the following schedule.

Assignment Date of Submission Whom to send

MPA 001

MPA002

MPA003

MPA004

MPA005

MPA006

MPA007

MED-004 (in lieu of

Project Work only)

September 30, 2012 for

January 2012 Batch

March 31, 2013 for

July 2012 Batch

To

The Coordinator of the Study

Centre allotted to you

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GUIDELINES FOR DOING ASSIGNMENT

We expect you to answer each question as per instructions in the assignment. You will

find it useful to keep the following points in mind:

1) Planning: Read the assignment carefully, go through the Units on which they are

based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange them in a

logical order.

2) Organisation: Be a little selective and analytical before drawing up a rough

outline of your answer. Give adequate attention to question’s introduction and

conclusion.

Make sure that:

a) The answer is logical and coherent.

b) It has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs.

c) The presentation is correct in your own expression and style.

3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answer, you can write down the

final version for submission. It is mandatory to write the assignment neatly in

your own handwriting. If you so desire, you may underline the points you wish

to emphasise. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.

Wishing you all the best,

Prof. Uma Medury

Prof. Dolly Mathew

(Programme Coordinators)

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MPA-001: UNDERSTANDING NATURAL DISASTERS

(TMA)

Course Code: MPA-001

Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2012-13

Marks: 50

This assignment consists of Sections I and II. There are five questions in each

section. You have to answer a total of five questions in about 400 words each. It is

necessary to attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries

10 marks.

Section -I

1) Describe the disaster management at the central and state levels in India.

2) Discuss the causes and impacts of floods.

3) What measures would you suggest for disaster mitigation in drought prone areas

of Gujarat?

4) Highlight the significance of cyclone warning and forecasting in disaster

mitigation.

5) Explain the primary and secondary hazards that are associated with an earthquake.

Section – II

6) Write a note on Landslides on NH-39 in Manipur – Nagaland.

7) Discuss the active methods for avalanche disaster mitigation.

8) List the heat prone areas in India, and explain the causes and impacts of heat

waves.

9) Write a note on the impacts of climate change on agriculture.

10) Explain the causes and impacts of sea level rise on Indian Coastal Zone.

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MPA-002: UNDERSTANDING MAN- MADE DISASTERS

(TMA)



Marks: 50




10 marks.

Section -I

1) Discuss the various types of man-made disasters.

2) What are the major causes and impacts of biological disasters?

3) Describe the specific lessons learnt on the basis of Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

4) ‘Building fires are man- made disaster caused by negligence, poor maintenance or

sabotage’. Discuss.

5) Write a note on coal mine fire.

Section - II

6) Discuss the effects of air pollution.

7) Examine the causes of deforestation and suggest measures to improve the disaster

management system.

8) Describe the pollutant characteristics of industrial waste and its impact on

environment and human beings.

9) ‘Railway accidents are caused by human or technological failures’. Discuss.

10) Write a note on possible risk reduction measures in case of air accidents.

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MPA-003: RISK ASSESSMENT AND VULNERABILITY

ANALYSIS

(TMA) Course Code: MPA-003


Marks: 50

This assignment consists of Section-I and Section-II. There are five

questions in each section. You have to answer a total of five questions in

about 400 words each. It is necessary to attempt at least two questions

from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.

Section-I

Q.1 ‘Risk is an apprehension or a threat of something untoward

happening’. Discuss with special reference to elements at risk.

Q.2 Define Community Based Risk Assessment and discuss its advantages.

Q.3 Define Vulnerability Analysis and highlight its significance.

Q.4 Write a note on Flood Vulnerability.

Q.5 Define Vulnerability Identification and discuss its driving forces.

Section-II

Q.6 ‘Disaster vulnerability is closely associated with the economic gap

between the rich and poor’. Discuss.

Q.7 Discuss socio-economic determinants of disaster loss.

Q.8 ‘Mountainous Region is more vulnerable to disasters’ Discuss.

Q.9 Discuss major considerations in Development Planning for Vulnerability

Reduction.

Q.10 Write a note on Infrastructure for Vulnerability Reduction with special focus

on Hazard Resistant Designs and Construction.

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MPA-004: DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

(TMA) Course Code: MPA-004


Marks: 50



necessary to attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question

carries 10 marks.

Section – I

MARKS

1) Explain the concept and significance of disaster preparedness.

2) Discuss the concept and comprehend the key facts of disaster preparedness

plan through the Bhuj earthquake case study.

3) Identify and highlight the preparedness strategies for vulnerable groups.

4) Examine the role of state, district and other field level agencies in

disaster preparedness plan.

5) Appreciate the role of community in disaster preparedness.

Section – II

6) Describe the important aspects of meteorological and hydrological disaster

preparedness.

7) Write short notes in around 200 words on each of the following:

(a) Disaster Mapping

(b) Emergency Operation Centre

8) Highlight the important aspects of meteorological and hydrological

disaster preparedness.

9) Discuss the important mitigation tools

10)Explain the relationship between sustainable development and mitigation.

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MPA-005: DISASTER RESPONSE

(TMA)



Marks: 50




10 marks.

Section - I

1) Discuss the importance of communication, participation in activities of

emergency plans.

2) Logistics constitute a primary component of disaster response operations. Discuss.

3) Discuss the institutional framework for disaster response at Central, State and

District levels.

4) Highlight the basic principles and techniques of Rapid Assessment procedures for

data collection.

5) Write short notes on each of the following in about 200 words each:

(a) Role of other agencies in the Response Plan.

(b) Supply and Management System (SUMA)

Section - II

6) Discuss the principle and procedures for utilizing the armed forces.

7) Humanitarian charter and minimum standards contribute to an operational frame

work for accountability in humanitarian assistance effort. Discuss.

8) Discuss the major considerations for relief management.

9) Explain the challenges associated with recovery process.

10) Write short notes on each of the following in about 200 words each:

(a) Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund

(b) National Calamity Contingency Fund

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MPA-006: Disaster Medicine

Tutor Marked Assignment


Assignment Code: Asst/TMA-006/2012-13

Marks: 50

This Assignment consists of Sections I and II. There are five questions in each

Section. You have to answer a total of five questions in about 400 words each. It is

necessary to attempt at least two questions from each Section. Each question

carries 10 marks.

Section I

1. Describe the utility of epidemiological studies in various phases of disasters.

2. Immunisation and vaccination play an important role in prevention of risk. Discuss.

3. Highlight the various components of the medical preparedness plan in the pre-hospital

phase.

4. ‘Inventory control is an important component of logistics management’. Elucidate.

5. Elaborate medical preparedness and health response system in remote areas.

Section II

6. Write a note on disaster site management.

7. Discuss briefly the various steps involved in hospital casualty management.

8. ‘Vector control is a vital component of community health management’. Elaborate.

9. Examine the medical and health response system towards earthquakes.

10. Describe the application of geographic information system (GIS) and remote

sensing in the medical and health management of disasters.

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MPA-007: REHABILITATION, RECONSTRUCTION

AND RECOVERY

(TMA)



Marks: 50

This assignment consists of Section I & II. There are five questions in each section.

You have to answer a total of five questions in about 400 words each. It is necessary

to attempt at least two questions from each section. Each question carries 10 marks.

Section I

1) ‘Rehabilitation is a bridge between relief and development’. Discuss.

2) Write a note on simple random, systematic, cluster and stratified sampling

methods.

3) Discuss the role of non-governmental organizations in disaster management.

4) Bring out the pertinence of an effective electronic media’s role in disaster

management.

5) Examine the challenges and limitations of livelihood approach to reconstruction.

Section II

6) Discuss the nature of disaster recovery planning in India.

7) ‘Stress Management is an important tool of countering trauma in disaster

aftermath’. Elucidate.

8) Discuss the role of civil society organizations in information dissemination.

9) Examine the role of education and training in disaster management.

10) Discuss the significance of monitoring and evaluation in disaster rehabilitation.

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MED-004: Towards Participatory Management

Code: MED-004/TMA/2012-13

Marks: 100

Note: * This assignment is based on the entire course.

All questions are compulsory. Marks for the questions are shown

within brackets on the right hand side

Please answer in your own words; do not copy from the course

material.

1. Define PRA and discuss uses of key techniques of PRA in the developing of

participatory projects. Support your answer with a proper example. (2+8)

2. a)What is community organization? Describe various threats to the community

organization. (5)

b) Discuss the significance of participatory approaches in empowering

people for sustainable development. (5)

3. Differentiate between Down streaming and Up streaming participation. Also

Discuss issues of mainstreaming for organizational change. (10)

4. Discuss the efforts of globalization on gender inequalities. Describe how the

role of women in environment and development can be strengthened. (10)

5. Discuss with proper examples how reversals and reality would help the rural

developers in sustainable development of rural areas. (10)

6. What is good governance ? Describe the basic features of an organisational

model of participatory management with particular reference to South Asia. (10)

7. Describe the organizational arrangement of SACEP. List any five important

milestones of SACEP. Describe the future projects of SACEP. (3+2+5)

8. What is the role of youth in development work ? Discuss how development

work can become a profession for youth. (5+5)

9. What is participatory forestry? Describe its benefits. Give your opinion on

JFM (Joint Forest Management) in India. (2+2+6)

10. Discuss the following in your own words. (2X5)

i) Sustainable mountain development

ii) Good coastal management practice

iii) The Sukhomajri-water shed management project

iv) Chipko Movement

v) Infoyouth

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