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Q2B · Explain in detail any 5 the preparedness and mitigation measures adopted for of Droug…
2026-02-12 · Semester V re-exam
Actual TEE paper · 100 marks · 3 hours · Q1 + any four of Q2–Q7
Q2B. Explain in detail any 5 the preparedness and mitigation measures adopted for of Droughts Disaster Management [10 marks]
Answer
Five measures, with mitigation and preparedness distinguished
Mitigation reduces future losses; preparedness makes people and services ready to act. The paper asks for five measures, while its synoptic wording refers to ten pointers. The five paired areas below cover both aspects without changing the printed question or marks.
| Area | Mitigation — reduce the underlying loss | Preparedness — be ready before severe shortage |
|---|---|---|
| Water storage and recharge | Build and maintain suitable rainwater harvesting, recharge and watershed works after checking local geology. Example: a maintained village harvesting system captures part of the monsoon runoff. | Inspect existing storage before the dry season and list usable water sources. Example: verify tank capacity and repair leaks before supplies decline. |
| Water-use efficiency | Reduce avoidable losses through leak repair and appropriate irrigation systems. Example: suitable drip irrigation and crop-stage scheduling can reduce applied water needs. | Agree demand-management triggers and priority uses. Example: plan restrictions on nonessential use while protecting drinking water. |
| Agricultural resilience | Choose locally suitable less water-intensive crops and diversify livelihoods. Example: a farm reduces dependence on a single water-demanding crop. | Prepare crop advisories, contingency seed and fodder plans. Example: adjust sowing advice when the seasonal rainfall outlook changes. |
| Catchment and resource management | Protect soil cover, manage extraction and conserve groundwater according to a water budget. Example: prevent over-pumping from cancelling the gains from recharge. | Monitor rainfall, soil moisture, reservoir storage and groundwater; define alert thresholds. Example: an early storage warning activates the agreed village plan. |
| Reduce social vulnerability | Strengthen safe regular drinking-water access and livelihood resilience for vulnerable households. Example: a reliable maintained supply reduces dependence on costly emergency purchases. | Pre-arrange safe emergency supply, transport, health coordination and support for people and livestock. Example: identify delivery points and responsible teams before shortages become acute. |
Monitoring alone does not create water, and tankers are emergency support rather than a permanent substitute for sustainable management. Measures must suit local rainfall, geology, land use and community needs.