Nalanda Open University 2008 M.A Previous Year .Geography II - Question Paper
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M.A.Geography Part II Year 2008
Part-II. Paper-IX (Geography of Rural Settlement)
Annual Examination. 2008 Marks : 70 Time: 3 Hours
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1. TTT%T TtrfW 3tf&cTFH 3TSZHH fcrf WWr clft fcTERT 3?t1xsfq I
Define rural settlements and discuss various approaches to the study of rural settlement geography.
2. tfPffa-STfff fhHddl 3?N TOT t ? erfuff 3 TJcj WTTfvTcR qRcJH fRT M 3 |3TT t ?
What do you mean by rural-urban continuum ? How economic and social change have taken placc in rural and urban areas in a continuum.
3. TtrfH wh srff 3> fcTcfvna yryfercT <?Tc* *fWrfera> czjrsot
Analyse the geographical conditions which influence the development of compact rural settlements.
4. cfcgm W fRT 3TTcf[cf> Tf 3> cJ5T cpJR ctftfaq I Describe the importance of rural service centers in the reference of central place theory.
5. TnrftuT-Tfm rra if sraf femwaft i Describe the meaning and characteristics of rural-urban fringe.
(Section-!!')
6. xjcf -rf&v] ftfFR cfc W 3 3tfocTRT fiteRT
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Give a detailed account of evolution of rural settlements in the North and South Bihar Plain or the Lower Ganga Valley.
7. '3tR r if TnrfrjT TOR TTcf ulcl'hMt cfTT geFllfficb
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Give a comparative account of the types and patterns of rural settlements in North and South Bihar Plain.
8. feHleRi 5 3 UrtWT 3Tf&cTO TOR TJcf ufcWq cf>T |
Describe the types and patterns of rural settlements in the Himalayan Mountainous region.
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What do you mean by morphology of rural settlements ? Give an account of different forms of rural settlements found in India.
10. *R? OTTfcJcT <bc||c& 3TTfe TTcf 'MWlfacb <J5T <FJR cfStf | Describe the physical, economic and social conditions influencing rural dwellings.
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M.A. jGeography) Pan-11, Paper-X (Urban Geography)
.Marks: 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer five questions, selecting at least two questions from each section.
(Section-'A9)
1. <FJ\ ciio-l4 t ? TTFf c|Rjh* |
What do you mean by Service Centre ? Explain its importance.
2. frarfct eft m 'FRf 3>T cPffcRW 3fft \3'3IUI I Attempt a locational classification of towns and give examples.
3. cpfa eft -flcftto q# fegra g?l fcRT cfttf |
Discuss the concentric zone theory of Burgers. How far it is applicable to Indian towns ?
4. Bit ?wr fWt T-WTf 3 sfteT raicTT t ?
What is umland ? How can it be subdivided ?
5. rfe-3TTC5R forq eft qftw I fff ftzm cZJTMf efttf |
Define rank-size rule. Explain the concept of this rule.
6. fcT?cI rf H'<l(l4WU| cf?| I Examine the trends of urbanisation in the world.
7. fTcR *ft jftRJ STcT 3Hei)'*HWct> |
Critically examine the central place theory of Christaller.
8. TrpfFT wiwi % m m t ? 3? mR Fifm ife
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What do you understand by rural-urban migration ? How does it affect urban growth 7
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Write explanatory notes on
(a) Hitcy WT 3TTcrTcTT (Need of Master Plan)
(b) fPT?TT (Urban poverty)
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M.A. {Geography} PartII, Paper-XI (Regional Planning and Development)
Annual Examination, 2008 arks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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Answer Five questions selecting at least two questions from each section.
(Section-'A')
1. vfcti enftcf firtFr wm 5ff <b gszj i Classify regions and describe chief elements of different types of regions.
2. cTOT chlMciaft STff cf5T cfStfijfTJ |
Give a comparative account of formal and functional regions.
3. TfWT rRTT 3 W t? T%cT fcRfacTTSfi cZTHSn | What is the difference between uniform and nodal regions? Explain their characteristics with examples.
4. eig <f>T fRWT fxHT I Account for macro and micro regions with example.
5. HRcT efc Pmh <j> 3TTCNf fHT cjr |
Account for different bases of the formation of planning regions of India.
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6. fRtcT % fTH #3HT3Tf <f)T fac|>PT I
Give a comparative account of development plans in the developed and developing nations.
7. TRcT vjicHlPlcbi cfcsf fclRsik* |
Write an essay on river valley and watershed management in India.
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Describe salient features of Block Level Planning in India.
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Give an account of the possibilities of sustainable development in India.
10. TO T& cfc cfjRWr cm fFcTR fcTcRuj I Give a detailed account of the causes of flood and drought.
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M.A. {Geography} PartII, Paper-XII (Environmental & Bio-Geography)
Annual Examination, 2008 rfcs * 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer Five questions selecting at least two questions from each section.
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Distinguish between ecology and ecosystem. Describe the components of ecosystem.
2. tnffrtcp 3HFR STScTT 3TN W ?TC5Rt I ? T%rT 3>T ct>)fuik; |
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What do you mean by food chain in ecosystem. Describe its importance with examples.
3. WnfcRTJT TR 5PM cpfa |
Describe the impact of human activities on environment.
4. Ulficb fccF* WFR cf5t Ffcft ? tR Wcfr fcfrcRT | What are the main types of natural disasters ? Discuss its impacts on Biota.
5. <j6ci qrfMfeft> <f>\ tfecfj |c(a'iui cftfufvj I Give an account of the world wide distribution of major ecosystem.
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What is soil ? Describe the main factors playing role in the formation of soil.
7. f<m cpftT gStfrrcj ctsjt 4tfvin? i Classify soils of the world and discuss them in brief.
8. uftcfa sfk cr 5fr 351 cpftcfur cTSJT fcTW3ff cPI cpfa cftf I Classify Binome and Biotic reaions and describe their characteristics.
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Account for main physical, economic and social features of hot desert region.
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What is bio-diversity ? Give an account of bio diversity in India.
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M.A. {Geography} Part-II, Paper-XIII (Cultural and Tribal Geography)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 75 Time: 3 Hours
s>r v3trgfffcn? i Answer Five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.
Section-'A1 (*3*3 '3T)
Give an account of the meaning and scope of tribal geography.
2. fag gft snfife g?T fctwi |
Account for religious structure of the world.
3. vSnfcT W*f>fcW vjg fuy ffr j Give an account of the cultural evolution of mankind.
4. fag g>r rcf>fctg> nM 3 fanfocT gftftnj <tstt g$t farecrrcfr m fcfg | Divide the world into cultural regions and discuss their salient features.
5. q*lfo{0| cmT RffcT m PRT |
Give an account of the relationship between environment and culture.
6. gft iTFT-unfM xjg rgft sirensfi' g>r i
Account for great races of the world and their branches.
7. FTrele sfsraT m'iRkh vRvnfrr hti* farcw-nffo, arsf-oqcRefT ijg 'HHiRH* Wojafr g>r faT gStfaij i
Analyze the trend of regional distribution , economy and social aspects of either Hottentots or Polynesians.
8. sragT g> anfSfo, wnfog> ijg rrcffctg* sfr g>T gR gStfuTtj i
Describe the economic, social and cultural aspects of Munda or Gond.
9. vffuntfta sfafr g> fort? gfo fajm *rcntr % ?
What development programmes have been undertaken for the development of tribal region.
10. %r vffvnfcr g> fcf?rm, aiaiozjgw tt tcR is g?T i
Give an account of distribution, economic and social aspects of Bhil tribe.
MA/M.Sc. {Geography}
Part-II, Paper-XIV
(GIS & Remote Sensing)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 75 Time: 3 Hours
Answer Five questions in all, selecting at least two questions from each section.
Section-'A' '3T)
1. 3TTT 3TN W t ? M TjcT cfufa gSrfufTJ ?
What do you mean by Geographical data? Describe their types and sources.
2. xjcT STTcFjT *NxHI | TJcf cfTJ
Explain the'difference between Raster and Vector data structure. Mention their merits and limitations also.
3. feT3> 3riT cT5T SRFfcT ftT ScfjR 3TIgf g>T fTT tj*T TOT %*TT fTcTT tl How is the inputing and editing work done under geographical information system.
4. 'FPtlfcT fcf>m OTTTf 3 WlfcR? PTT cTT rak cf>T fifWT I Give an account of the application of geographical information system in sustainable development and disaster management.
Throw light on the importance of Remote Sensing in geographical study.
Section-'B* (39 T)
6. fcrfFT w<t>k tlciicl >T ciu ffWFsfT cfft cZTRs37 cfStfunj | Describe various types of satellite and discuss their salient features.
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Define Resolution. What are its types? Throw light on its importance in Remote Sensing information system.
8. cfT )c\ f%rat cKsqi cj> 3? 31*1 >tfvPT I cZfj<sq| if "1
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Explain principal bases of the interpretation of Aerial photographs. Identify problems related to the interpretation work.
9. wfclclcl fraoft WRt tR |
Throw light on image processing and types of Imageries.
10. fRfcrf&cT if $ iR TffRT fcJ%J Write short notes on any two of the following:
(i)
Elements of Vertical Photographs.
(ii) THcr smcnsfr g> ira if
Role of Remote Sensing in the management of man induced hazards.
(iii) J-wflPldl 3TEZRH if RT cT3 W
Role of Remote Sensing information system in the study of Land use.
M.A. {Geography} PartII, Paper-XV (Political Geography) Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer Five questions. selecting at least two questions from each section.
1. fTeT cTOT t ? TJfftH frTFlf fcTaFRT cpT I What is political Geography ? Describe historical development of political Geography.
2. jfte CTSJT eft OTVcMH(3Tf eft cZTRsm cftfrq I Kxplain the concepts of core and periphery.
3. efc e|-jficM| <?> m 3TTETR f ? 3miR TR e|jfichl |
What are the bases of classification of states? Classify states usina anv one basis.
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4. eft fai3fr m ?T?n m wm srftn? i Throw light on the types of international boundary of India and the problems associated with them.
5. TFpff #*TT A3IWW TFTS? t ? q* eft #TOff 3 cJeFTT I
What do you understand by maritime boundary ? Compare them with the land boundaries.
6. RhcS firmer ci|i<sqi cftfJ |
Explain the Rimland theory of Spykman.
7. $ TOFftfctcp CPT cftfT I Describe the political regions of the World.
8. ftcfa ffer cfc fcT TTjpftfct A 3TTf cftf I Describe the changes in the World Politics after the Second World War.
Throw light on the geopolitics of India Ocean.
10. PtH'fciRsid % $ tR #p<T feVft feffarj
Write short note on any Two of the following
(a) *FRcT-fa #*TT fcfciK (Indo-China Boundary dispute)
(b) *TRcT 3 3flrfcr>qiq (Terrorism in India)
(c) 7RcT-d,iciii facjR (Indo-Bangladesh boundary dispute)
(d) pfeT (State reorganisation)
M.A. {Geography} PartII, Paper-XVI (Transport Geography)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer Five questions, selecting at least two questions front each section,
1. fftoT eft 3TSTZR eft 3)|c|chdl TJcf IjTTtcf eft faeFRT efrT efrfa eftforj I
Describe the need of the study of transport Geography and the development of this branch of Geography.
2. MftelSH {etePra eft wfeTfT cJTet fHclep eft fcTcRHT I
Discuss the physical factors influencing the development of transport system.
3. Sfcffa'fetepm ef trfT fejRT eft eftxT eft cJJIJT I
Analyse the relationship between regional development and transport development.
4. 'Hm % M cf) Tcfj WT\ fcfcf>RT cfe 3 cpfa I
Describe the development of different types of roadways in India.
5. HNcT cPTPT $ facfTO tr xjcp fteTO fcife |
Write an essay on the development of Railways in India.
6. fifecr cfr ?PT 3TTcj> <f>\ fWRT
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Discuss the important trans-continental rail line of the world and throw light on their economic importance.
7. ffaiwjftei tsti <> m fifeg -mm to m ct cpfa 3? i Describe the impact of World Trade Organisation on the economy of the developing nations.
8. cZTTCR cf> *T WTT cT cftforr |
Give description of the Panama Canal Route in reference to international trade.
9. WcT $ WTf cfc cpfa cjftfTX? I Account for the importance of main ports of India.
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Write short note on any Two of the following
(a) 'HTCcT 3 (Inland Waterways)
(b) 'Hk cT mRci-i fcTTS (Characteristics of Indian Railways)
(c) 'JTRcT TTvPTFf (National Highways of India)
(d) dTcitfef) cZTFTR (North Atlantic trade route)
M.ScAM.A. {Geography} Practical Part11, Paper-XVl Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 25 {8.00 A.M. to 10.00 A.M.} Time: 2 Hours
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Answer the following questions.
1. PlHfafod eft # feTCJ FRxRT HHftu 35T
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With the help of following data construct Traffic Composition Diagram for Phulwarisharif.10
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'HHfl awf?) (Time) |
nRqe-i li<T>k (Type of Transport; | |||||
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(Bus) |
(Truck) |
WR (Car) |
Rtf'tii (Rickshaw) |
*ii$fa>ci (Cycle) | ||
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08 |
30 |
40 |
15 |
20 |
40 | |
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10 |
20 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
45 | |
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12 |
22 |
18 |
30 |
32 |
50 | |
|
02 |
35 |
15 |
35 |
30 |
50 | |
2. Pl*-iif>a 3ilc>sl eft WRJcTT fuToTT 3>T 3TTfrT hR*1IuI cRTcf |
With the help of following data construct Bus Frequency Graph. 10
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(Route) |
Ulf Wsili (yfrlfcl) |
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(No. of Bus per day) | |
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MC-ii (Patna) siRscik (Bakhtiarpur) |
80 |
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siRsciiii'i (Bakhtiarpur) tl R)pi'C!i'<l4> (Biharsharif) |
60 |
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Me-ll (Patna) H'W (Maner) |
20 |
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Hy (Maner) Micil'ivfl (Paliganj) |
10 |
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(Maner) 3TW (Ara) |
10 |
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ReiwSW (Biharsharif) -laiqi (Nawada) |
48 |
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Practical Record & Viva-Voce.
M.ScAM.A. {Geography} Practical PartII, Paper-XVI Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 25 {11.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.} Time: 2 Hours
Answer the following questions.
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With the help of the following data construct Traffic Peak Hour Diagram. 10
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TOT (Hour) |
T?T $3? (Bus & Truck) |
(Taxi & Car) |
(Scooter & Motorcycle) |
3oi'ii4) (Bullock Cart) |
ReKHI (Rickshaw) |
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0-4 * |
18 |
46 |
39 |
41 |
78 |
|
5-8 |
180 |
99 |
133 |
68 |
188 |
|
9-12 |
38 |
240 |
252 |
14 |
315 |
|
13-16 |
57 |
257 |
240 |
92 |
184 |
|
17-20 |
42 |
367 |
382 |
24 |
328 |
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21-24 |
42 |
152 |
98 |
32 |
122 |
2. PlHifct mw\ % ftfelT HFT OTIF 3TI% HHfef sRTC 1 With the help of follow ing data construct frequency of Bus Services on the given map of Patna District (Old). 10
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WFT WH (Place to Place) |
reff 3?l WsW (ufciRn) |
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(No. of Bus per day) | |
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(Fatuha) +1 (Hilsa) |
19 |
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(Fatuha) *1 iRsd<JK (Bakhtiarpur) |
41 |
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iRsci<m (Bakhtiarpur) ti *iWi*ii (Mokama) |
27 |
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(Bakhtiarpur) +1 fsleiw (Biharsharif) |
35 |
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Rlei'W (Biharsharif) 'iM'Fl'l (Rajgir) |
29 |
3. ftchhi Tjcf |
Practical Record & Viva-Voce.
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