Course Syllabus
Click to Expand: Physical Geography (GEOG-H-CC01) Syllabus
Semesters – 1/3 (for H & MD)
GEOG-H-CC01/MD-CC01-1/3-Th – Physical Geography – 75 Marks / 3 Credits
Unit I: Cartography
- 1. Concept and applications of scales and projections. Components and classification of maps [5]
Unit II: Geotectonics
- 2. Seismic waves and internal structure of the earth [3]
Unit III: Geomorphology
- 3. Classification of weathering and agents of erosion [5]
- 4. Fluvial processes and landforms [5]
Unit IV: Climatology
- 5. Nature, composition, and layering of the atmosphere [4]
- 6. Circulation in the atmosphere: Planetary winds, jet streams, and index cycle [5]
Unit V: Soil Geography
- 7. Factors of soil formation [4]
- 8. Evolution of an ideal soil profile [4]
Unit VI: Biogeography
- 9. Plant adaptation and distribution in relation to water availability [5]
Unit VII: Geography of Hazards
- 10. Nature and classification of hazards and disasters in Indian context [5]
Previous Year Questions
2025
GEOGRAPHY — HONOURS
Paper : DSCC-1
(Physical Geography)
Full Marks : 75
Category - A
Answer any ten questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 10
1. What is perspective projection?
2. Mention any two disadvantages of statement scale.
3. What is seismic shadow zone?
4. What is NiFe?
5. Distinguish between weathering and erosion.
6. Define entrenched meander.
7. Define unpaired terrace.
8. Define chelation.
9. What is index cycle?
10. Define geostrophic wind.
11. Where is stratopause located?
12. What is truncated soil profile?
13. What is xerophyte?
14. What is quasi-natural hazard?
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Explain the components of a map.
16. Distinguish between oceanic crust and continental crust.
17. What favourable conditions are required for the formation of ox-bow lakes?
18. Explain the evolution of an ideal soil profile.
19. Explain the importance of parent material as a soil forming factor.
20. What are the different types of hydrophytes?
21. How do natural hazards differ from disasters?
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
15 × 2
22. Discuss the concept, classification, and applications of map projections.
23. Classify mechanical weathering and state their effects on landforms.
24. Give an account of the erosional landforms developed by fluvial processes with suitable sketches.
25. Discuss atmospheric layering with special reference to the troposphere.
2024
GEOGRAPHY — HONOURS
Paper : DSCC-1
(Physical Geography)
Full Marks : 75
Category - A
Answer any ten questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 10
1. What is a numeric ratio scale?
2. Define the term ‘Graticule’.
3. Define conical projection.
4. Define ‘asthenosphere’.
5. What is denudation?
6. Differentiate between physical and chemical weathering.
7. What is hydraulic action?
8. What is traction load?
9. What is ITCZ?
10. Define jet stream.
11. What is normal lapse rate?
12. What is residual soil?
13. Define leaching.
14. Distinguish between natural and anthropogenic hazard.
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Explain different methods of map scale representation.
16. Distinguish between hydration and hydrolysis.
17. What are the main conditions required for formation of a delta?
18. Write a short note on the composition of the atmosphere.
19. Explain planetary wind circulation with a suitable diagram.
20. Explain the role of climate in soil formation.
21. Distinguish between eluviation and illuviation.
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
15 × 2
22. Define map. Give a concise account of types of maps.
23. Classify with suitable diagrams, the internal structure of the earth, in relation to seismic waves.
24. Describe plant adaptations and distribution in relation to water availability.
25. Distinguish between hazard and disaster. Classify hazards in the Indian context with examples.
2023
GEOGRAPHY — HONOURS
Paper : DSCC-1
(Physical Geography)
Full Marks : 75
Category - A
Answer any ten questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 10
1. What are the three ways of representing scales?
2. Define generating globe.
3. Differentiate between P-wave and S-wave.
4. What is mantle?
5. Distinguish between carbonation and oxidation.
6. What is cavitation?
7. What are the major agents of erosion?
8. What is tropopause?
9. Define index cycle.
10. What is regolith?
11. Define soil catena.
12. Define humus.
13. State any two adaptations of xerophytes.
14. Differentiate between hazard and disaster.
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Classify map projections on the basis of properties.
16. What is meant by seismic shadow zone?
17. Distinguish between entrenched and ingrown meanders.
18. Write a short note on composition of atmosphere.
19. Distinguish between eluviation and illuviation.
20. Describe different types of hydrophytes with examples.
21. Distinguish between quasi-natural hazard and man-made hazard.
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
15 × 2
22. Describe the various processes of weathering with the help of diagrams.
23. Give an account of the landforms produced by fluvial processes with suitable sketches.
24. Explain planetary wind system with suitable sketches.
25. Explain the factors controlling soil formation with examples.