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 B.A./B.Sc. (General) 1st Semester

1128 GEOGRAPHY 

Paper-I Physical Geography-I: Geomorphology

Time Allowed: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 60 

Note:-

(1) Attempt five questions in all. 

(2) Question No. 1 is compulsory. 

(3) Attempt one question from each of the remaining four units. 

(4) Special credit will be given to diagrams. 

(5) Use of coloured pencils, sketch pens, and blank stencils is allowed.

 

1. Explain briefly any ten parts in about 25 words: 10x2=20

(i) Subject matter of Climatology. 

(ii) On what basis is the crust of the Earth divided into upper crust and lower crust? 

(iii) Name the scholar who proposed the Continental Drift Theory and when ? 

(iv) Distinguish between Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous rocks. 

(v) Four characteristics of P-Waves. 

(vi) Differentiate between rock and mineral with examples.

(vii) Four different ways by which the Earth's Crust is affected by tensional forces. 

(viii) What is the core idea of Geosyncline theory.

(ix) Distinguish between dormant and extinct volcanoes. 

(x) Define Monoclinal folds. 

(xi) Lapies and Poljes are associated to which Geomorphic agent? 

(xii) Give four causes of Earthquakes. 

(xiii) Three ways by which rock particles are transported by river action. 

(xiv) Define Intermontane Plateaus and give two examples. 

(xv) Define Horst and Rift.

UNIT-I 

Define Isostasy, Explain the Isostatic Theory given by Bowie and Pratt. Illustrate with diagrams. 2+8=10 

Explain with evidence the physical structure and chemical composition of the Earth's Interior. 10 

UNIT-II 

Define orogenic and epeirogenic movements. Give a detailed account of the landforms associated with compressional forces. 2+8=10 

What are Earthquakes? Give a detailed account of the causes, types, and world distribution. 2+8=10 

UNIT-III 

Define and classify rocks. Explain the formation, types, and characteristics of metamorphic rocks. 2+8=10 

Define and classify major landforms. Discuss the mode of formation, types, and economic importance of plains. 2+8=10

UNIT-IV 

8. Discuss in detail the action and landform features produced by Glacier. 10 

9. Define geomorphic agents. Illustrate in detail the landform features associated with underground water. 2+8=10