Mains Practice Questions

Q. Examine the intersection of sustainable development goals and the Sendai Framework. How can integrated approaches to disaster risk reduction contribute to broader socio-economic development? (250 words)

Q. "Indian cities are increasingly vulnerable to disasters, yet urban disaster management remains inadequate." Suggest measures to strengthen urban disaster resilience within the existing legal framework. (250 words)

Q. Discuss the causes of urban flooding in India. How can sustainable urban planning contribute to flood resilience? (150 words)

Q. Critically examine the concept of 'disaster-resilient livelihoods'. How can it be promoted in disaster-prone regions of India? (250 words)

Q. Urban areas are increasingly susceptible to disaster risks due to unplanned development and overcrowding. Suggest strategies for making urban infrastructure and communities more resilient to disasters. (250 words)

Q. India faces increasingly frequent and severe heat waves. Suggest effective mitigation strategies for heatwave management in Indian cities. (250 words)

Q. What is oil pollution? What are its impacts on the marine ecosystem? In what way is oil pollution particularly harmful for a country like India? (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures. (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

Q. Discuss the factors contributing to the increasing frequency of landslides in the Himalayan region and their implications. Suggest sustainable mitigation strategies that can be implemented to address this growing concern. (250 Words)

Q. What are the primary causes contributing to train accidents in India? Highlighting the expert committee's recommendations propose effective measures that can be implemented to address these causes and enhance the safety and reliability of India's railway network. (250 words)

Q. Forest fires have become a recurring environmental issue with severe implications. Along with the causes and consequences of forest fires, discuss the measures to mitigate the effect of such natural disasters. (150 words)

Q. Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and earthquakes are becoming increasingly frequent and severe in India. In this context, discuss the challenges faced by the country in managing such disasters. (250 words)

Q. What is the role of vulnerability assessment in defining disaster impacts and how can it be used to identify the threat to vulnerable communities? (150 words)

Q. Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major disasters caused by earthquakes in different parts of India during the last three decades. (150 Words)

Q. Describe the various causes and the effects of landslides. Mention the important components of the National Landslide Risk Management Strategy. (250 Words)

Q. Climate change is a threat to the future of our planet, but there is still time for us to ‘adapt’ to it and ‘mitigate’ its effects. Bring out the differences between the two strategies for Climate Change solution. (250 words)

Q. India has traditionally followed a reactive approach of disaster management. Do you think there is a need to shift our focus from the way we perceive disaster management at present? (250 words)

Q. ‘India, as a whole, must integrate disaster preparedness into its core system, starting from the ground-level.’ In light of the statement, discuss the role of Panchayati Raj institution (PRI) in effective Disaster management.(250 Words)

Q. The novel coronavirus outbreak has become a worldwide disaster. How far is it correct to say such frequent viral outbreaks are man-made disasters? (250 words)

Q. Heat waves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards, the frequency and intensity of which will rise in the 21st century due to climate change. Discuss. (250 Words).

Q. What do you understand about disaster-resilient infrastructure? Highlight the role that can be played by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in this regard. (250 words)

Q. Himalaya may be entering a phase of irreversible decline because of losses to its ecology. Discuss in the light of frequent disasters in the region. (250 Words)

Q. Disasters are not an ‘act of God’ alone, but are also determined by human interventions. Comment. (250 Words)

Q. India being a responsible regional power, should invest in regional frameworks for disaster management. Discuss the statement in light of the increasing vulnerability of the South Asia region. (250 words)

Q. India’s aspirations to industrialise should be founded on safety. Comment. (250 words)

Q. Discuss whether the frequent viral outbreaks can be termed as man-made disasters. (250 words)

Q. Response to disasters must be proactive not reactive. Discuss. (250 words)