Topic: Disaster and disaster management.
6. The risk of fire in urban areas has increased over the years and the rising cost of fire losses are increasing at a greater rate than the measures devised to control them. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India
Why the question:
The horrific fire accident on September 12 in Secunderabad, Telangana, in which eight guests of a hotel were asphyxiated has brought back focus on illegal building structures.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons for fire incidents and measures needed to control such ones.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving statistic regarding rising instances of fire accidents.
Body:
First, write about the reasons for the increasing fire hazard incidents – mention the part of lackadaisical safety measures as well ineffective implementation of exist fire safety norms.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to overcome the above and promote fire safety and prevent losses due to fire hazard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
