STATIC QUESTIONS ::26-JULY-2019::ENVIRONMENT & DISASTER MANAGEMENT GS-III

Q1. “Perhaps the most comprehensive step in disaster management is to empower community directly to enhance their indigenous coping mechanisms". Elaborate on the concept of Community Based Disaster Management.

Q2. Briefly explain the ecosystem services which wetlands provide to environment and man. Discuss the various causes behind wetland losses across India. Also enumerate some national and international measures to contain the losses to wetlands.