Disaster Management — UPSC Questions
Disaster and disaster management.
Previous year questions and Mains practice questions on this exact syllabus topic, collected from every GainingSun analysis mapped to it. Each question links back to the analysis it came from, so you can read the material behind the answer.
Previous year questions (from 3 analyses)
Questions UPSC has set on this syllabus topic, as cited in our analyses.
'Climate Change' is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC Mains 2017)
From Europe's 'Most Severe' Heatwave: How Attribution Science Pins the Blame on Climate Change
“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. (UPSC Mains GS1, 2016)
Bring out the relationship between the shrinking Himalayan glaciers and the symptoms of climate change in the Indian sub-continent. (UPSC Mains GS1, 2014)
From Hindu Kush Himalaya Monsoon Outlook 2026: Drier Rains, Higher Climate Hazards
“The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides.” Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation. (UPSC Mains GS1, 2016)
Why are the world’s fold mountain systems located along the margins of continents? Bring out the association between the global distribution of fold mountains and the earthquakes and volcanoes. (UPSC Mains GS1, 2014)
“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience. (UPSC Mains GS3, 2021)
From Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: Himalayan Engineering and Strategic Connectivity Explained
Mains practice questions (from 4 analyses)
Practice questions written for this topic, each tied to the current affairs that would answer it.
"Attribution science has transformed the climate debate from general warnings into event-specific evidence." In light of the recent European heatwave, discuss how extreme-event attribution strengthens both climate mitigation and adaptation policy. Examine its relevance for a heat-vulnerable country like India. (250 words)
From Europe's 'Most Severe' Heatwave: How Attribution Science Pins the Blame on Climate Change
The Hindu Kush Himalaya is simultaneously a water tower, climate hotspot and disaster-risk zone for South Asia. Discuss the implications of a drier but hazard-prone monsoon for India’s water security, disaster management and climate adaptation strategy.
From Hindu Kush Himalaya Monsoon Outlook 2026: Drier Rains, Higher Climate Hazards
The Zojila Tunnel reflects both the strategic necessity and ecological complexity of infrastructure development in the Himalayas. Discuss the significance, engineering challenges and safeguards needed for such projects.
From Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough: Himalayan Engineering and Strategic Connectivity Explained
Examine the effectiveness of India's multi-layered disaster management framework in mitigating cyclone impacts on coastal economies, with reference to evolving forecasting technologies and community resilience measures.
From Cyclone Montha Gathers Strength: East Coast States Gear Up for Imminent Landfall and Heavy Downpours