DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION – I (AUG 2026)
QUESTION PAPER
Program
Mechanical Engineering
Curriculum Scheme
NEP 2020
Class
BE – Semester VII
Date
31/08/2026
Course Name
Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures
Course Code
ILO7017
Time
11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
Duration / Max. Marks
1 Hour / 20 Marks
Q. No.
QUESTION
CO
Q1
MODULE I — Attempt any ONE
A
Define disaster, hazard and disaster management. Explain the
importance of studying disasters in human life. Explain the direct
and indirect effects of disasters with suitable examples.
BTL
MARKS
7
1
2
7
1
2
7
OR
B
Explain the global and Indian scenario of disasters. Discuss the
long-term effects of disasters and explain the role of global warming
and climate change in increasing disaster risks.
Q2
MODULE II — Attempt any ONE
A
Explain the causes, effects and basic preventive measures of
earthquakes.
7
2
3
7
2
2
7
OR
B
Explain the manmade disaster? Explain chemical and industrial
hazards with suitable examples.
Q3
MODULE III — Attempt any ONE
A
Define disaster management. Explain its objectives and importance
in reducing disaster risk.
6
3
2
6
3
3
6
OR
B
Explain the rescue operation process after a disaster using a suitable
flowchart.
ALL THE BEST