Description

MPA-003: Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis 

Assignment

(TMA)

Course Code: MPA-003

Assignment Code: Asst/TMA/2023

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) Define Vulnerability and discuss its various factors. 

2) Define Risk and discuss various elements at Risk. 

3) Discuss the role of Science and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction. 

4) Discuss analytical systems for risk assessment. 

5) Examine participative risk assessment methods. 

 Section – II

6) ‘Poverty and Vulnerability are co-related.’ Discuss. 

7) Bring to light socio-economic determinants of disaster loss. 

8) ‘Urban planning comprises various issues.’ Comment 

9) Describe cyclone preparedness with special reference to India. 

10) Write a note on hazard design techniques. 

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