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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)
Course Code: MPA-002
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) 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
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2012-13
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
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
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)
Course Code: MPA-005
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) 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
Course Code: MPA-006
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)
Course Code: MPA-007
Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2012-2013
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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