# Unit 1 · Disaster concepts, types, risk and hazards — every PYQ

Subject: Disaster Management

Exam: TEE

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Twelve distinct paper sittings, 2022–2026; repeated stream copies consolidated

Each row links directly to its full question and answer. The marks belong to the **whole listed part**; a question with two or more topics has no invented split between them. Cross-unit questions appear once under their primary unit here, with all unit tags visible.

## Latest four sittings

| Question and solution | Marks | Full question | Topic / unit cross-reference | Coverage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2026-07-10 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-07-10--q1a/) | 5 | Describe in detail types of Disasters on basis of legal boundaries. Also cite relevant example for each type | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2026-07-10 · Q4B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-07-10--q4b/) | 10 | Differentiate between Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability and Disaster citing suitable examples, considering Landslides as a Natural Disasters. | Risk / hazard / vulnerability / disaster distinctions Hazard-specific application: Landslide Hazard(s): Landslide Required treatment: comparison Units 1, 2 · theory application | Solved |
| [2026-05-15 · Q1C](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-05-15--q1c/) | 5 | Draft a typical classification chain for the case study of Uttarakhand Forest Fires and explain the same in detail | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Fire Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2026-05-15 · Q7A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-05-15--q7a/) | 10 | Differentiate between the (any 5) dos and don’ts for disaster response for the cold wave and heat wave citing relevant examples | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Management measures for the stated hazard Hazard(s): Heat wave, Cold wave Required treatment: response, comparison Units 1, 3 · theory application | Solved |
| [2026-02-12 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-02-12--q1a/) | 5 | Discuss in detail the 4 key causes of Global Climate Extremes citing relevant examples | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Required treatment: causes / mechanism Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2026-02-12 · Q3A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-02-12--q3a/) | 10 | State and elaborate in detail 4 Perspectives of Disaster Management, citing suitable examples for each of the perspectives. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2026-02-12 · Q4B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2026-02-12--q4b/) | 10 | Discuss in detail 5 types of Hazards. Also cite typical Disaster caused by each of the hazard. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Required treatment: causes / mechanism, types / classifications Units 1 · theory | Solved |
| [2025-12-10 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-12-10--q1a/) | 5 | Describe in brief the following terms/concepts in reference to Disaster Management – Risk, Vulnerability, Hazard, Preparedness and Mitigation Measures. | Risk / hazard / vulnerability / disaster distinctions Management measures for the stated hazard Required treatment: mitigation, preparedness Units 1, 3 · theory | Solved |
| [2025-12-10 · Q2A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-12-10--q2a/) | 10 | For the Case Study “Bhopal Gas Tragedy” draft the classification chain. Also Explain detail for classification Disaster on basis of its occurrence and Legal Boundaries | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Gas release Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2025-12-10 · Q4B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-12-10--q4b/) | 10 | Describe in brief 5 causes and 5 preparedness measures for each - Heat Wave and Cold Wave. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Management measures for the stated hazard Hazard(s): Heat wave, Cold wave Required treatment: causes / mechanism, preparedness Units 1, 3 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-12-10 · Q7A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-12-10--q7a/) | 10 | Explain in brief 5 key causes of Forest Fires and elaborate the any 5 immediate response measures that can be adopted for control of Forest fires and extinguishing the forest fires | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Management measures for the stated hazard Hazard(s): Fire Required treatment: causes / mechanism, response Units 1, 3 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-12-10 · Q7B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-12-10--q7b/) | 10 | You are appointed as a consultant by an industry for recommending preparedness strategies for Gas Leaks. Also elaborate any 6 strategies in brief that you shall recommend and justify the same. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Management measures for the stated hazard Hazard(s): Gas release Required treatment: preparedness Units 1, 3 · theory application | Solved |

## Older sittings

| Question and solution | Marks | Full question | Topic / unit cross-reference | Coverage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2025-05-12 · Q1B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-05-12--q1b/) | 5 | Elaborate in detail any 5 causes of Forest Fires. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Hazard(s): Fire Required treatment: causes / mechanism Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-05-12 · Q1D](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-05-12--q1d/) | 5 | Elaborate in brief the classification chain of Indian Ocean Tsunami. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Tsunami Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2025-05-12 · Q2A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-05-12--q2a/) | 10 | Elaborate in brief any 5 causes for Cold Wave and Droughts. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Hazard-specific application: Drought / Cold wave Hazard(s): Drought, Cold wave Required treatment: causes / mechanism Units 1, 2 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-05-12 · Q4B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-05-12--q4b/) | 10 | Explain the following concepts (Risk, Hazard, Vulnerability, Disaster) related to Identification of Disaster considering any one type of risk. | Risk / hazard / vulnerability / disaster distinctions Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1 · theory | Solved |
| [2025-02-25 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-02-25--q1a/) | 5 | Differentiate between Geological and Environmental Hazards elaborating, citing any 2 relevant examples. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Required treatment: comparison Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-02-25 · Q1D](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-02-25--q1d/) | 5 | Elaborate in detail classification of “Nisarg Cyclone - 2021” on basis of Legal Boundaries. Also elaborate types of legal boundaries. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Cyclone, Nisarga cyclone Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2025-02-25 · Q2B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-02-25--q2b/) | 10 | Explain in detail causes for occurrence of disaster citing relevant examples of disaster caused by each. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Required treatment: causes / mechanism Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-02-25 · Q5B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-02-25--q5b/) | 10 | Explain how global climate change is linked to the increasing frequency and intensity of floods and droughts, elaborating with relevant example for each. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Hazard-specific application: Flood / Drought Hazard(s): Flood, Drought Units 1, 2 · theory application | Solved |
| [2025-02-25 · Q7A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2025-02-25--q7a/) | 10 | Draft the checklist of 10 precautions to be considered in responding to Heat Wave. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Hazard(s): Heat wave Required treatment: explained checklist Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2024-12-10 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2024-12-10--q1a/) | 5 | Explain in detail Hydrological and Geological Hazards elaborating, citing any 2 relevant examples. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2024-12-10 · Q1D](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2024-12-10--q1d/) | 5 | Elaborate in detail classification “Uttarakhand Floods - 2005” on basis of Legal boundaries. Also elaborate types of legal boundaries. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Hazard-specific application: Flood Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Flood Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 2, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2024-12-10 · Q2B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2024-12-10--q2b/) | 10 | Explain in detail 5 types of adverse effect of Disasters citing relevant examples of disaster caused by each. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Required treatment: causes / mechanism, types / classifications, effects / impacts Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2024-12-10 · Q5B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2024-12-10--q5b/) | 10 | Explain how global climate change is linked to the increasing frequency and intensity of Cyclones and Floods, elaborating with relevant example for each. | Hazard types, impacts, perspectives or climate extremes Hazard-specific application: Flood / Cyclone Hazard(s): Flood, Cyclone Units 1, 2 · theory application | Solved |
| [2024-12-10 · Q7A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2024-12-10--q7a/) | 10 | Draft the checklist of 10 precautions to be considered in responding to Cold Wave. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Hazard(s): Cold wave Required treatment: explained checklist Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q1a/) | 5 | Discuss in detail the difference between Risk and Hazard citing relevant examples. | Risk / hazard / vulnerability / disaster distinctions Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q3A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q3a/) | 10 | Discuss in detail with neat sketch formation of Cyclone and elaborate in detail each component of Cyclone. | Cyclone — mechanism and components Hazard(s): Cyclone Required treatment: labelled sketch Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q5A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q5a/) | 10 | Discuss in detail Classification of Disaster on basis of Occurrence and on basis of legal boundaries citing suitable example. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q6A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q6a/) | 10 | Discuss in detail the significance of Mitigation in Disaster Management and elaborate any five mitigation measures to be adopted for Forest Fires. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Management measures for the stated hazard Hazard(s): Fire Required treatment: mitigation Units 1, 3 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q7A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q7a/) | 10 | Explain in detail classification types for the case study of “Bhopal Gas Accident”. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Gas release Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2023-12-04 · Q7B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-12-04--q7b/) | 10 | Create a checklist of any 10 Do’s to avoid Industrial Chemical Accidents citing relevant examples. | Extreme-temperature / industrial / fire hazard management Required treatment: explained checklist Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-07-05 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-07-05--q1a/) | 5 | Discuss in detail with relevant examples types of Disasters on basis of Cause of Disaster. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Required treatment: causes / mechanism, types / classifications Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-07-05 · Q7B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-07-05--q7b/) | 10 | Elaborate the classification types on basis of cause, characteristics, impact component and legal boundaries for the case study of “Nisarg Cyclone” and justify the same in detail. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Cyclone, Nisarga cyclone Required treatment: causes / mechanism, types / classifications, effects / impacts Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2023-05-04 · Q1D](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-05-04--q1d/) | 5 | Discuss in detail how a cyclone is formed with a neat sketch. | Cyclone — mechanism and components Hazard(s): Cyclone Required treatment: labelled sketch Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2023-05-04 · Q7B](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-05-04--q7b/) | 10 | Elaborate the classification types for the case study of “Kerala Floods” and justify the same in detail. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Hazard-specific application: Flood Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Flood Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 2, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2023-02-07 · Q3A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2023-02-07--q3a/) | 10 | Establish and explain in detail the classification of four types of Disaster for the case study of “The Nisarg Cyclone”. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Cyclone, Nisarga cyclone Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |
| [2022-12-01 · Q1A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2022-12-01--q1a/) | 4 | Differentiate between Disaster and Hazard citing any two relevant examples. | Risk / hazard / vulnerability / disaster distinctions Required treatment: comparison Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2022-12-01 · Q2A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2022-12-01--q2a/) | 10 | Describe in detail the Equation of Disaster and detail each component of the equation citing an example. | Conceptual disaster-risk equation and component meanings Units 1 · theory application | Solved |
| [2022-12-01 · Q3A](https://deep-learning-study-room.vercel.app/read/dm/tee/papers/paper-2022-12-01--q3a/) | 10 | Establish and explain in detail the classification of four types of Disaster for the case study of “The Bhopal Gas Tragedy”. | Disaster classification: cause, occurrence, impact and/or legal boundaries Named case used as the application context Hazard(s): Gas release Required treatment: types / classifications Units 1, 5 · case application | Solved |