7 September 2026

Bihar flood crisis

The Bihar flood crisis serves as a pertinent case study for disaster management and federal fiscal relations, providing valuable context for mains answers on flood mitigation and center-state coordination.

Questions

1. Discuss the challenges in disaster management and infrastructure resilience in flood-prone riparian regions of India, with specific reference to the recurring flood crisis in Bihar. 150 words
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2. The declaration of a 'national disaster' involves complex fiscal and administrative implications under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Critically examine the mechanisms for central-state coordination during large-scale natural calamities and suggest reforms for more effective disaster mitigation and relief distribution. 250 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following districts in Bihar was identified as a riparian area requiring heightened vigilance due to rising water levels in the Ganga?

   1. A Bhagalpur
   2. B Gaya
   3. C Darbhanga
   4. D Muzaffarpur