ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

COURSE: MBA
Semester-IV
YEAR: 2020-21
Course Leader: Dr. Sunita Kaul
Course Instructors: Dr. Aditi Malhotra and Dr. Sunita Kaul

Dr. Sunita Kaul

Forwarded By: Approved By:

Dr. Anjali Sharma Dr. A.K.Srivastav

Programe Coordinator Director

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Institute Of Management &

Research, New Delhi
An ISO 9001:2008 &14001:2004 Certified Institute
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

S. No Particulars Page no

1 University course objectives, learning outcomes

and syllabus for subject
2 Lesson plan
3 Topics for presentation - CES
4 Case studies
5 Study Material or Notes
Unit -1

Unit-2
Unit -3
Unit 4
Unit 5
6 Sample Question Papers
7 Checklist

MBA: SEMESTER IV ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-21

1. Course Code : 402

 2. Course Title : Environment and Disaster management
3. Course leader : Dr. Sunita Kaul
4. Course Credit : III
Number of Sessions: 40 
              
Course Review
Everything that surrounds and affects living organisms is environment .Environmental
studies pertains to a systematic analysis of natural and man-made world encompassing
various scientific, economic , social and cultural and ethical aspects.Human aspects
leading to large scale degradation of environment have aroused global concern on
environmental issues.The apex court has thus issued directives to impart environment
litracy to all.Study of environment and its human related aspects is important to create
awareness which will lead to change in attitude of environmental insensitivity and finally
lead to development of skill.The skill so acquired will be able to induce the learner to
conserve the natural resources and protect the environment.
India is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, losing about 2% of its GDP due to these
disasters. Almost every part of our country falls in atleast one natural hazard zone or other
and socio economic vulnerabilities in these areas make it difficult for the people to cope up
with impacts of these incidents without external support. Hence disasters are major
impediments on the path of economic development in India.
The purpose of this course is to capture the measures undertaken and systems established
for disaster management and environment education in the country. Study of the dynamics
of disaster management enables students to understand that there is shift in procedures
earlier adopted. Focus on relief is reduced.
More emphasis is now given on capacity building and preparedness. At the same time, a
knowledge of types of various disasters increases awareness in the students and demystify
nature and its fury which sometimes goes beyond human imagination as evident from an
earthquake in japan leading to tsunami , resulting in major fire and cascading into nuclear
emergency.

Course Objective:
A student who has taken this course should be able to:  
i) Attain a thorough understanding of the causes and impacts of earthquake, floods,
Tsunamis, landslides, forest fire, volcanoes. Knowledge about other anthropogenic disaster
like nuclear explosion, riots, war, sabotage and pollution will teach students about the
vulnerability of human race. It should motivate the students to learn the existing
procedures and set up for dealing with crisis.
ii) To understand the basic concepts of environment segments, structure and functioning
and interrelationship among various components.
iii) Exchange of nutrients and energy in the ecosystem, biogeochemical cycles.and their
significances.
iv) different types of environmental degradation, role of development and technology on
natural resources
specially land degradation
v) Apply this knowledge to generate effective management of human resource and
infrastructure
vi ) Knowing the difference between a hazard and disaster. Provide recommendations for
reducing damage to the life and properties by understanding preparedness, mitigation
efforts and response mechanism.

Mode of teaching :
- 0n line lectures
- Presentations
- Newspapers articles
- Reference to research articles
-interactive on line classroom discussions
- Video clippings from You tube connected to environment and disasters

Learning outcome

-To equip the students about the knowledge about various types of disasters
.
and their causative agents and far reaching impacts need and objective of
disaster management
-To help them understand the structure and functioning of biotic and abiotic
components of ecosystem and how biotic component is affecting abiotic
components.
10.
-To List
help of Topics/
them apply Modules:
this knowledge to generate awareness and environmental
sensitivity at individual and community level resulting in sustainable
Topic/ Module Contents/ Concepts
Topic I
development. Environment as the Basis of Life (Biosphere): Meaning of
Environment
- To createas Environment,
a work force of managersComponents of environment,
who can successfully Structure
handle hazard of
of any
basis of life environment, Functioning of environment, Levels of organization in
kind and help in disaster riskFood
nature- reduction.
chain and Tropic structure, Biogeochemical Cycles,
- Provide a nation with crisis
Natural managers
selection. with skill to of
Interdependence solve
manthe problems andRole of
& environment,
technology
catastrophic situation in Environmental
generated by disastersdisorders- Impact change
and climate on land, climate,
and
natural vegetation and impact on utilization of natural resources,
environmental degradation.
relevance of environmental studies with respect to technological
development, trade and scientific progress
Topic II Introduction, Types of environment- Physical & Cultural,
Environment as a Environmental Science- meaning and definition, nature and scope,
science methods and importance of study.
Topic III General Composition and structure, light and temperature factors, Isolation,
Account of the terrestrial radiation, heat balance, Hydrological cycle, Weather and
Environment climate. Hydrosphere: Realms of water- in ocean, in atmosphere, on
Atmosphere: the land, underground water, water in biosphere, Aquatic
ecosystems. Lithosphere: landforms and types, Soil as basic natural
 resource- Definition and Composition, Formation of Soil, Properties
of soil, Soil erosion- Causes, Effects and Control measures
Topic IV Concept of disaster- definition and types of disaster, distinction
Concept of Disaster between disaster and hazard, disaster and crisis, causes and impacts
of disasters
Topic V Cyclone, epidemic tsunami, flood, fire and forest fire, earthquake
Natural disasters and volcanoes.
Classification of natural disasters,role of government, Disaster
management act. Framework for disaster management in India

Topic VI . Manmade disaster- War, Arson, sabotage, Internal disturbance,

Man-made disaster Riot, Nuclear
explosion, Accidents, radioactive leakage, soil erosion, Air, water
pollution, HIVand AIDS ,Life style disease, Deforestation.

Lecture Plan

1. 1 Meaning of Environment, Components of environment,

Structure of environment,
2. 1 Functioning of environment, Levels of organization in
nature Concept of ecosystem
3. 1 Biogeochemical Cycles,
4. 1 Natural selection. structure Interdependence of man &
environment, Utilisation of natural resources
5. 1 relevance of environmental studies with respect to
technological development, trade and scientific progress
6. 1 Role of technology in Environmental disorders- Impact
on land, climate
7. 1 natural vegetation and impact on utilization of natural
resources,
8. 2 Types of environment- Physical & Cultural,
environmental factors
9. 2 Environmental Science- meaning and definition, nature
and scope, methods and importance of study.
10 Class test
11. 3 Atmosphere- composition
12. 3 Ecosystems Food chain and Trophic levels
13. 3 Hydrosphere-aquatic ecosystem
14. 3 Home assignement, lithosphere, land forms and types
15. 3 Soil- definition , types and properties
16. 3 Soil erosion – causes, effects and control measures
17. 4 Disaster- definition and difference between a disaster
and a hazard, disaster and a crisis
18. 4 Types and classifications of disaster
19. 4 Disaster management cycle and basic principles
20. 4 All types of impacts of disasters , economic , social,
behavioural and on productivity
21. 5 Cyclones- causes and impacts
22. 5 Epidemics and drought
23. 5 Forest fires and volcanoes
24. 5 Earth quakes and land slides
25. 5 Home assignement, Floods and Tsunami
26. 6 War, Arson , Sabotage and internal disturbances
27. 6 Nuclear explosion and radioactive leakages
28. 6 Deforestation, causes, impact and steps to handle
deforestation
29. 6 Air and water pollution, impact on human life.
30. 6 HIV/AIDS and life style diseases

6. Evaluation Criteria:

Component 1 Ist Internal: 10 marks

Component 2 2nd Internal: 10 marks
Component 3 3 CES- 10 marks
(i) Class Test
(ii) Case Study
(iii) Ppt on Gap Finding
Component 4 Class Participation 10 marks
(Attendance): 75% and
above
Component 5 Viva-Voce (Course 40 marks
 Curriculum & Project
Report)
Component 6 Project Report - Group 20 Marks
(min2-max 4 students)
Guided by the concerned
Subject Faculty
Total 100 Marks

Books recommended
-Perspectives in Environmental studies, Sixth edition by Anubha Kaushik
By Newage International Publishers.
Disaster Management by Savindra Singh and Jitendra Singh
ByPravalikaPublications.
-Principles of Ecology – Eugene P. Oudum.
-Ecology of Urban India – by Pramod Singh
-Survey of the Environment – Annual Reports published – by The Hindu.
-U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Potential Effects of Global
climate Change on United States, 1988.
-Waste Water Engineering – Treatment, Disposal & Reuse 3rd Ed. Metcalfe
& Eddy. Inc. Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. 1995.
-T. H. Tletenberg: Environmental & Natural Resource Economics, 2nd, Ed.
Scott. Foreman Pub. Company.
-Dr. S. L. Goel, Disaster Management, Deep & Deep Publications
-Col. P. P. Marathe, Concepts and Practices in Disaster Management,
Diamond Publications
-Dr. S. R. Singh, Disaster Management, APH Publishing Corporation
Brief Profile of Dr. Sunita Kaul

Contact: +91- 9711310484

Email sunitakaul.61@gmail.com

Dr. Sunita Kaul is working as a Visiting Facility with Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be
University), Institute of Management & Research, New Delhi. He has 18 years of industrial work
experience and 11 years of teaching experience.

She has graduated in Life Sciences from Delhi University and holds Master’s degree in Botany
Honors from Hans Raj college. She has done M. Phil and PhD in Environmental Science from
Global University of Management and Technology, UK. She has acquired Post Graduate
Diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations from National Productivity Council
and Lead Auditor Certificate in Environmental Management System.
She is passionate about teaching and thought variety of subjects in colleges and Universities. He
published few research papers both in National and International Journals and attended no. of
FDPs, workshops, seminars and conferences both at National and International level.
She possesses expertise in Environmental Sciences, Business Communication, Event
Management, Environmental studies, Disaster Management, Business Ethics, Human Values,
Biosciences etc
She has the ability to bring out the best in the student through creating a healthy and friendly
interactive environment.

Brief Profile of Dr. Aditi Malhotra

Contact: +91- 9971523087

Email aditim15@yahoo.com

Dr. Aditi has more than 11 years of teaching and training experience in Marketing & Human
resource subjects in various Universities and Management institutes in India. She has always
kept herself abreast of the latest techniques and developments in teacher’s learning aids by
actively participating in national and international seminars on developing language skills. Her
focus has always been to explore various innovative teaching methodologies and to incorporate
them into her learning lessons to make the lessons more experiential and involving.
Guidelines for EDM Project Report

Repot shall be devided into following chapters:

1. Introduction
2. Literature Review
3. Details of the environmental issue
a) History
b) Causes
c) Impact
4. Current mitigation and prevention strategies adopted
5. Conclusion
6. Your recommendation
Kindly Note:
1. The certificates and initial pages are attached for reference.
2. Text in the project report needs to be types in Font-‘Times New
Roman’, text size-12, Headings- 14 with chapter headings on a
separate page.
3. The Project Report for Environment and Disaster Management is an
extensive Project Report prepared by a group of 4 students. The report
should be minimum of 20-30 pages with elaboration on each chapter
w.r.t to the given topics and pictures, details, etc.
4. Last Date to submit soft binded report to concerned subject faculty is
by -------,
5. A student will not be allowed to appear in the Viva-Voce for Project
Report is not submitted as per the schedule.
6. Each group needs to submit 1 coloured project report (College Copy
for records) and B/W report (Each for each group member to be
carried on the day of viva-voce)
7. A student who misses/is absent in the Viva-Voce for Project Report
will be marked absent as per university norms. No queries will be
entertained in this regard.
8. The Project report is a group work but Viva-voce would be taken
individually for each student.
9. Plagiarism below 20% is acceptable
10.Title for project shall be allotted by subject faculty
11. Front pages format shall be provided
 TOPIC FOR PROJECT TITLES
( to be allotted by subject faculty )
Role of technology in Environmental disorders-
a) Impact on land,
b) climate, natural vegetation
c) utilization of natural resources,
Recent Natural Disasters in India and abroad
1. Cyclone,
2. epidemic
3. tsunami,
4. flood,
5. forest fire,
6. earthquake
7. volcanoes
Recent Manmade disaster in various countries
1. War
2. Arson
3. Sabotage
4. Internal disturbance
5. Riot,
6. Nuclear explosion
7. radioactive leakage
8. soil erosion
9. Air
10.water pollution
11.HIVand AIDS
12.Life style disease
13.Deforestation.
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Samples Question paper

Which act provides for effective management of disasters in India?

A. Disaster management act, 2005
b) environment protection act, 1986
B. Consumer protection act, 1986
C. Environmental Protection Act,1976
ANSWER. A

Which organization lays policies for disaster management in India?

A. NDMA
B. NIDM
C. NDRF
D. NDA
ANSWER. A

stratosphere is one of the layers of

A. Atmosphere
B. Hydrosphere
c. Lithosphere
D. None
Ans A

Best protection during an earthquake is

A. Stand under a tree
B. stand near a building
C. Stand in open
D. stand on the roof of building
ANSWER. C
An example of geological disaster is
A. cyclone
B. An earthquake
C. Flood
D. fire
ANSWER. B

An example of anthropogenic disaster is

A. Floods
B. Road accidents
C. Bush fires
D.land slides
ANSWER. B

Corona virus spread is

A. Epidemic
B. Pandemic
C. Endemic
D. None
ANSWER. B

Institutional framework for disaster management in India is

A. 3 tier
B. 4 tier
C. Multilayered
D. None
ANSWER. B

Which institution helps local police in law and order at the time of disaster?
A. Civil Defense
B. Home guards
C. Fire service
D. NGO
ANSWER. B

Remote sensing applications are used in

A. Mineral exploration
B. Natural resources conservation
C. Disaster Management
D. all
ANSWER. D

Disaster management is
A. Only center responsibility
B. State responsibility
C. Both A and B
D. None
ANSWER. C
Major cause of RIS earthquake is
A. Explosion
B. Mining
C. Dam
D.tectonic plates
ANSWER. C

Which of the following is not part of geological disaster?

A. Volcanoe
B. Earthquakes
C. Tsunami
D. Sea Surge
Ans: D

What is the rank of India in the world for natural disasters after China as per UNISDR?
A. Third
B. Second
C. Seventh
D. Eighth
Ans: B

What is the reason for volcanic eruption?

A. Movement and splitting of the major and minor plates of the Earth
B. Origin of magma because of lowering of melting point inside the Earth caused by
reduction in the pressure due to the splitting of plates and their movements in opposite
directions.
C. Only A
D. Both A & B
Ans: D

A geophysicist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical characteristics of the Earth is
called ___________.
A. Seismologist
B. Geologist
C. Geographer
D. Archaeologist
Ans: A

What causes Tsunami?

A. Sudden vertical movement of the Earth
B. Convergence of destructive plates in the ocean floor
C. Explosive volcanic eruptions in the seas/oceans.
D. All of the above
Ans: D

Under which Ministry National Disaster Management Authority comes?

A. Ministry of Environment
B. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
C. Ministry of Pollution
D. Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans: D

Who heads the National Crisis Management Committee?

A. Prime Minister
B. President
c. Cabinet Secretary
D. Ministry of Environment
Ans: C

For what production and consumption phase out schedules the Montreal Protocol has
established?
A. Greenhouse emitting gases
B. Global warming emitting gases
c. Ozone layer depleting substances
D. Water level increasing substances
Ans: C

To which of the following disease HIV virus leads to?

A. Cancer
B. Brain tumour
c. AIDS
D. Hepatitis
Ans: C

What is the full form of AIDS?

A. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
B. Accepted immunodeficiency syndrome
c. Acquired immunodeficiency symptoms
D. Accepted immunodeficiency symptoms
Ans: A

What is the symbol of HIV-positive people?

A. Blue ribbon
B. Yellow ribbon
c. White ribbon
D. Red ribbon
Ans: D

Which of the following diseases appeared as public health concern in the last quarter of
20th century
A. HIV
B. Ebola virus
C. Escherichia coli O157:H7
D. All of the above
Ans D

A disease that becomes unusually widespread and even global in its reach is referred to as
A. Epidemic
B. Pandemic
C. Spanish flu
D. Hyperendemic
Ans B

Zika virus is related to which of the following diseases

A. Dengue
B. Yellow fever
C. Japanese encephalitis
D. All of the above
Ans D

The institution responsible for expeditious disposal of cases related to environmental

protection and conservation
A. NGT
B. NIDM
C. NDRF
D. None
ANS. A
The level of harm by a hazard is governed by
A. Magnitude of the hazard
B. Frequency of the hazard
c. Intensity at the impact point
D. All of the above
Ans D

The level of risk of a disaster depends on

A. Nature of the hazard
B. Vulnerability of the elements which are affected
C. Economic value of the elements which are affected
D. All of the above
Ans D

The extent to which a community ,structure , services or geographic area is likely to be

damaged or disrupted by the impact of particular hazard is termed as
A. Capacity
B. Vulnerability
C. Risk
D. Hazard assessment
Ans B

The Richter scale expresses an earthquakes

A. Magnitude
B. Location
C. Duration
D. Depth
Ans A

The point of the earth’s surface directly above the point where an earthquake occurs is
called the:
A. Focus
B. Epicenter
C. Fracture
D. Fault
Ans B

Which of the following is a man-made disaster

A.Terrorism
B.Major fire
C.Pollution
D.All of the above
Ans D

Vulnerability analysis comes in which part of the Disaster Management Cycle

A. Mitigation
b. Preparedness
C. Response
D. Recovery
Ans B

Floods can be prevented by

A. Afforestation
B. Cutting the forest
c. Tilling the land
D Removing the top soil
Ans A

Which is the only active volcano in India?

A. Volcano Popa
B. Volcano of Barren Island
C. Volcano Etna
D None of the above
Ans B

Percentage of drought prone area in the India is

A. 8%
B. 30%
C. 15%
D. None of the above
Ans B

Ultimate consequences of war are

A. Decline in human population
B. Outbreak of diseases and epidemics
C. Rise in refugees
D All of the above
Ans D
The Chernobyl disaster of 1986 in Ukraine was a case of
A. Epidemic disaster
B. Toxic gas disaster
C. Nuclear disaster
D. None of the above
Ans C

81.What is it called when a large number of people in a community get a disease at the
same time ?
A. Influx
B. Black death
C Epidemic
D. Pandemic
Ans D

82.Hurricanes are common in

A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. USA
D. Pakistan
Ans C

The most calm part of the tropical cyclone is

A. Limb
B. Eye
C. Periphery
D None of the above
Ans B

In India Tsunami Warning centre is located at

A. Kolkata
B. Hyderabad
C. Ahmadabad
D. None of the above
Ans B

The word Tsunami has been derived from

A. French word
B. Latin word
C. Japanese word
D Greek word
Ans c

An example of Civil war is

A. Kargil war
B. World war I
C. Syrian war
D None of the above
Ans c