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UPSC Disaster management PYQ with Answers

19 solved Disaster management questions from previous UPSC papers, each with an answer and explanation.

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Questions: 19
Years covered: 2016–2024
Exam years: 8
With answers: 19

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UPSC Disaster management PYQ with Answers

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Q1 2024 Mains GS3

What is disaster resilience? How is it determined? Describe various elements of a resilience framework. Also mention the global targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030). (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction Disaster resilience is the capacity of people, systems and infrastructure to resist, absorb, adapt, recover and transform after hazards.…

Disaster managementResilienceRisk reduction
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Q2 2024 Mains GS3

Flooding in urban areas is an emerging climate-induced disaster. Discuss the causes of this disaster. Mention the features of two such major floods in the last two decades in India. Describe the policies and frameworks in India that aim at tackling such floods. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction Urban floods arise when intense rainfall exceeds drainage capacity, with climate change increasing extreme precipitation and sea-level risks.…

Climate changeDisaster managementFlood governance
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