Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
5) States of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh face floods frequently because of various natural and manmade reasons. Analyse floods with Patna as a case study in mind.(250 words)
Why this question:
Nearly 110 people died in rain-related incidents across the country in the past four days, with Uttar Pradesh reporting the maximum deaths, while
Incessant rainfall in Bihar has badly hit normal life, with almost all areas of capital city Patna under knee-deep waters and people struggling to meet their daily needs.
demand of the question:
One has to explain the causative factors of the flood situation in the states of Bihar and UP.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Narrate the ongoing situation in these states.
Body:
In brief discuss the flood situation in Bihar and UP.
Explain the causative factors of the floods – discuss both manmade and natural causes of it.
Discuss using the case study of Patna; describe specific issues that have left the situation grim.
Conclusion:
Conclude with solutions to address the situation both short term and long term.
