On December 2004, the tsunami wreaked havoc on 14 countries, including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of a tsunami and its effects on life and the economy. In the light of NDMA guidelines (2010), describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.
What the examiner wants
Discuss · Describe: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “On December 2004, the tsunami wreaked havoc on 14 countries, including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of a tsunami and its effects on life and the economy. In the light of NDMA guidelines (2010), describe the mechanisms for prepared…” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Tsunami.
Demand-wise check
- 1On December 2004, the tsunami wreaked havoc on 14 countries, including India≈65 words
- 2Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of a tsunami and its effects on life and the economy≈65 words
- 3In the light of NDMA guidelines (2010), describe the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Tsunami without directly resolving: “On December 2004, the tsunami wreaked havoc on 14 countries, including India.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of a tsunami and its effects on life and the economy.”
Value addition
- Cause→mechanism→outcome flowchart or compact process diagram
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
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