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PG Entrance Test Syllabus of Geography w.e.f.

2011
SECTION-I

04 Marks

1. The nature, objectives and relevance of Geography 2. Various Branches of Physical and Human Geography 3. Determinism, Possibilism, Pragmatism, Radicalism, Positivism, Behaviouralism, Humanism and Quantitative approach 4. Dualism in Geography:- Regional / Systematic, Physical / Human, Historical / Contemporary 5. Races of the world- their physical and socio-economic characteristics 6. Major religious groups of the world 7. Early economic activities of mankind- (Food gathering, hunting, fishing, vegeculture and shifting cultivation) 8. Human adaptation to environment:- Eskimos, Bushman, Gujjars, Gonds

SECTION-II 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

04 Marks

Structure of Earths Interior- a. Seismological evidence; b. Zoning of Earth Wegners theory of Continental Drift Seafloor spreading, Isostasy Plate Tectonic theory Earth movements:- Orogenic and Epeirogenic Concept of cycle of erosion by W.M. Davis Geological Time scale

SECTION-III 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

04 Marks

Origin, classification, types and characteristics of rocks Earthquakes:- origin, types and measurement Exogenetic and Endogenetic processes Volcanoes:- Origin, types, distribution and effects of volcanic activity Weathering:- classification and types Mass Movement:- Factors and Type Landforms associated with Fluvial, Glacial, Arid and Karst cycles

SECTION-IV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

04 Marks

Composition and structure of the atmosphere; Insolation and global energy budget Vertical, horizontal and seasonal distribution of temperature Atmospheric Pressure and winds, Vertical and horizontal distribution of pressure Planetary, periodic and local winds Climatic classifications; Basis of Koppens classification Atmospheric moisture, humidity, evaporation and condensation Types of Precipitation, World patterns of rainfall:- regional and seasonal distribution 8. Air masses and fronts, concept, classification and properties 9. Tropical and temperate cyclones, Thunderstorms and tornadoes

SECTION-V 04 Marks 1. Surface configuration of the ocean floor- continental shelf, continental slope, abyssal plain, mid- oceanic ridges and oceanic trenches 2. Hydrological cycle 3. Relief of Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans 4. Distribution of temperature and salinity of oceans and seas 5. Waves, tides and currents:- Currents of the Atlantic, pacific and Indian Oceans 6. Marine deposits; Oceans as store house of resources for the future 7. Coral reefs and Atolls 8. Global warming; El-Nino:- general causes, consequences and measures of control SECTION-VI 04 Marks 1. Population:- Structure and Composition 2. World distribution pattern:- Physical, Economic, Demographic and Social factors 3. Population:- Growth, density and occupational structure of India 4. Concept of overpopulation, under population, optimum population and zero population growth 5. Migration- definition and types 6. Population theories:- Malthuss and Demographic Transition SECTION-VII 04 Marks 1. Geography as the study of Environment 2. Definition, Scope and significance of Ecology 3. Concepts and broad types of eco-system 4. Classification and types of resources 5. Resource and environmental interface 6. Biotic and Abiotic resources SECTION-VIII 04 Marks 1. India:- Relief and Physical divisions 2. Drainage systems;- Himalayan and Peninsular India 3. Climate:- General climatic conditions and seasonal variations 4. Characteristic features of Indian Monsoons 5. Soil:- Types and Distribution in India 6. Vegetation:- Types and distribution in India SECTION-IX 04 Marks 1. India:- Agriculture and its characteristics 2. Distribution and Production of Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane and Tea in India 3. Green Revolution:- Achievements and Problems 4. Industries:- Classification and factors of localization 5. Major industrial regions of India 6. Distribution and production of Iron ore, Mica, Coal and Petroleum in India 7. Cotton textiles and Fertilizer industries in India SECTION-X 04 Marks 1. J & K:- Relief and Physical divisions 2. Climate and Drainage system of J&K 3. Vegetation:- Types and distribution in J&K 4. Soil:- Types and Distribution in J&K 5. Population distribution, density and growth in J&K 6. Economy:- Agriculture with special references to horticulture and saffron 7. Tourism Industry and Power resources of J&K

SECTION-XI 04 Marks 1. Asia in the context of the world- Relief, Drainage, Climate 2. Asia:- Natural Vegetation and Soils 3. Distribution and density of population in Asia 4. Regional study of south-East Asia with reference to- (a) Plantation agriculture, (b) Coal and Petroleum 5. Australia- relief, drainage, climate 6. Australia:- Demographic characteristics 7. Study of Australia with reference to ranching SECTION-XI I 04 Marks 1. Europe- Relief, drainage, climate 2. Europe:- Demographic characteristics 3. Study of Denmark with special reference to dairy farming 4. North America in the context of the Atlantic states- relief, drainage 5. Climate and natural vegetation of North America 6. Demographic characteristics of North America 7. Study of USA with special reference to Industrial regions SECTION-XIII 04 Marks 1. Definition, Types and elements of maps 2. Mapping techniques:- Isopleth, Choropleth, Choroschemetic and Chorochromatic 3. Types of Cartographic Symbols and their uses:- i. Points, ii. Lines, iii. Areas 4. Scales:- Definition, Classification, types and uses 5. Methods of showing relief features 6. Profiles:- Definition, types and uses SECTION-XIV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

04 Marks

Basic principles of land surveying Meaning and scope of chain and tape survey Plain table survey:- definition, types, accessories, procedure and precautions Prismatic Compass Survey:- Open and Close traverse Dumpy Level Survey:- definition, scope, accessories, procedure and precautions Geomorphic and socio-economic field survey-Meaning, significance and procedure 7. Study and Interpretation of Survey of India (SOI) topographic maps of a hilly and plain area in respect of:- (i) Relief, (ii) Drainage, (iii) Settlement, (iv) Communication pattern 8. Remote sensing:- Definition, scope, types and applications 9. Computer Cartography:- Introduction and Relevance SECTION-XV 04 Marks 1. Measures of Central Tendency:- Mean, Median, Mode and Partition values 2. Measures of Dispersion:- Mean deviation, Standard deviation 3. Coefficient of variation in data analysis 4. Correlation analysis:- Scatter diagram, Carl Pearsons method 5. Map projection:- General principles and classification 6. Drawing graticules on the following Projections by graphical methods (a) Simple Cylindrical projection, (b) Cylindrical Equal Area projection (c) Mercators Projection, (d) Zenithal Projection (d) Conical projection with one and two standard parallels

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