RAJ RISHI BHARTRIHARI MATSYA UNIVERSITY, ALWAR Syllabus B.A. Part—1, I, I- Examination Geography Duration Max. Marks Mini Pass Marks 3 hrs. 78 54 (36%) 3 hrs 15 50 18 (36%) 50+50=200, Student will have to pass separately in theory and practical. (54+18) Note:~ Zach theory paper is divided into three independent Sections. The question paper is divided into three parts, Part -A, Part-B and Part-C 2. Part-A (15 marks) is compulsory and contains 10 questions (20 words), at least three questions from each Section, each question of 1.5 marks. 3. Part-B (15 marks) is compulsory and contains five questions, at least one form each Section. Candidate is required to attempt all five questions. Each question is of 3 marks (50 words). 4, Part-C-(45 marks) contains six questions. Two from each Section, Candidate is required to attempt three questions one from each Section. Each question is of 15 marks (400 words) 5. Practical examination will be conducted by the board of examiners 6. The candidate will have to pass in theory and practical separately. 7. Non collegiate candidates will have to attend a practical training camp of 48 hours at a college affiliated to the RRBM University, Alwar notified by the University from time to time in which Geography subject is taught on payment of fee fixed by the University. The candidates appearing at examination from any examination centre located in Alwar district will attend the practical camp at the Department of Geography (at any government college) on payment of fee fixed by the University. The candidate will pro-cure certificate of successful completion of practical training camp from the College/Department of Geography and produce the same at the time of practical examination. wat oxy \ ( z L- geenPAPER-I : PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Shr. duration Max. Marks 75 Note: 1. Each theory paper is divided into three independent Sections. The question paper is divided into three parts, Part ~A, Part-B and Part-C 2. Part-A (15 marks) is compulsory and contains 10 questions (20 words), at least three questions from each Section, each question of 1.5 marks. 3. Part-B (15 marks) is compulsory and contains five questions, at least one form each Section, Candidate is required to attempt all five questions, Each question is of 3 marks (50 words). 4. Part-C-(45 marks) contains six questions. Two from each Section. Candidate is required to attempt three questions one from each Section, Each question is of 15 marks (400 words) ‘Course Contents : Section -A Definition of Physical Geography; Origin of the earth, Shape and size of the Earth, Motions of the Earth and its Satellite, Physical and chemical state of the earth, structure and zones of the interior of the earth and Geological time seale, Origin of Continents and Oceans, Continental Drift Theory, Plate Tectonics, Concept of isostasy- view of Airy & Pratt, Earth movements; Diastrophie forces ~ Faults and folds; Sudden Endogenic forces; Zarthquakes and Volcanoes Section B Rocks. their types and characteristic, Theories of mountain building — Joly, Kober and Holmes; Exogenic Forces-Denudation, Concept of cycle of Erosion- Davis and Penck; Landforms associated with Fluvial, Glacial, Aeolian, Coastal & Karst landscapes. Composition and structure of the Atmosphere, Insolation, Temperature and Pressure, Pressure belts and Planetary winds, Monsoon and local winds, Humidity, classification of Clouds and Precipitation, Air masses, Fronts and Cyclones: Tropical and Temperate Section C Classification of the world climates: Koppen and Thornthwaite, General climatic classification. Relief features of Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, Distribution of Temperature and Salinity in oceans, Ocean Currents and Tides, Marine deposits, Coral reefs and Atolls — Types and their origin according to Darwin, Murray and Daly. ae ond ( ‘s ly \Classification of Marine Resources, Biosphere and its components, ecosystem: plants community and animal kingdom, biomes: equatorial rainforest, monsoon, Savannah and temperate grasslands. Recommended Readings: ater dice. a, 1, 2008, stare iter (frame afen)! rein fetter, 1 2zara th, 2012, sitar apiten crater afeaeren, aE Peet 93. ahaa, err, 2012: steer sitet cede sfermert Aes 4 fag, afar 2005 ; a-arepfe Parra are afeerser, arnt 5 Ate, afer, 2014 : atte eit aT AST | ATT TE AIT, TATETATA oral, Caer, wat eros, wre Fear ae. TH. 2008 wifes atte dasiter aT TTTE THAI. GRR, Fife spite, Seah afeereret | 8 Husain, M. 2001, Fundamentals of Physical Geography. Rawat Publication, Jaipur ‘9 Hess, D. 2012: Physical Geography, A Landscape Appreciation. PHI Learning Limited, New Delhi, McKnight's Tevtt Edition 40.Khullar, D.R. 2012: Physical Geography. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi 11.Sharma, R.C. and Vatal M. 1999: Oceanogra. 42, Strahler, A.H. : Elements of Physical Geography. 13. Finch &Trewartha :Elements of Physical Geography. wr ( gLB.A. Part —1 Examination PAPER- Il: GEOGRAPHY OF RAJASTHAN 3hr. Duration Max. Mar : 75 Note:- 1. Each theory paper is divided into three independent Section. The question paper is divided into three parts, Part -A, Part-B and Part-C 2. Part-A (15 marks) is compulsory and contains 10 questions (20 words), at least three questions from each Section, each question of 1.5 marks. 3. Part-B (15 marks) is compulsory and contains five questions, at least one form each Section. Candidate is required to attempt all five questions. Each question is of 3 marks (50 words), 4. Part-C-(45. marks) contains six questions. Two from each Section. Candidate is required to attempt three questions one from each Section. Each question is of 15 marks (400 words) Course Contents: Section A Rajasthan: Location; Physiographic Regions; Geological structure; Climate and Climatic regions; Drainage system and lakes; Soil types and regions, Erosion and Conservation: Vegetation — types and distribution. Land utilization in Rajasthan: Agriculture — types and characteristics, production and distribution of food and commercial crops; cropping pattern and Agro-climatic zones; importance and sources of irrigation; Major irrigation projects- Chambal, Mahi and Indira Gandhi Canal Project (1.G.C.P.); Live Stock Products and Dairy Development Programmes Section B Distribution and production of minerals — metallic and Non-metallic; Power Resources ~ Coal, Petroleum and Natural Gas; Power Resources — as electricity - Hydro based and non- conventional, Industrial Development: Classification of industries, Development, distribution, production and locational analysis of cotton textile, cement and stone industries, zine and copper smelting: Cultural heritage and Tourism industry. Population: Distribution and density; Population structure — age and sex ratio, urban and rural, literacy and Occupational Population; Population growth since independence, causes, problems and solutions. Social and cultural status of major tribes ~ Bhil, Garasia, Meena, Saharia, Section C ‘Means of transportation ~ roads, railway network and airways. Detailed study of Marusthal, Aravali, Hadoti and Eastern Plain regions with following heads: Physical environment. Social and cultural environment and economic aspects. Concept of Human Development ~ Major indicators, H.D.1. (Human Development Index) of Rajasthan reference to other states of India. Status of Women in Rajasthan — changing aspects of demographic, social economic, health and nutrition, é avait oy see A -YRecommended Readings: 1.Bhalla. L.R. 1996-97 Geography of Rajasthan. Kuldeep Publications, 2.Gujar.R.K. 1992 Geography of Indira Gandhi Canal, Rajasthan Hindi Granrth Academy 3.Lodha, R. & Maheshwari, D. 2001: Geography of Rajasthan Sahitya Bhawan Publication, Hospital Road Agra .Millim, VIC 1967: Geography of Rajasthan National book trust of India, New Delhi 5.Simph, R.L. 1974 (ed.): India A Regional Geography NGSL Varanasi 6. Attar Singh 1902 Flood Prone Areas of India. Aviskar Publishers, Jaipur Sharma HS and MLL.. Sharma 2014: Geography of Rajasthan. Pancheil Publisher, Jaipur. 7. tafe dem, wore oT pier, wrsfretiow oferere | 8. Geography of Rajasthan, Dr. P.K. Sharma & Dr. Preeti Sharma, Rawat Publication Jaipur a oD (4Practical Scheme of Examination Min Pass Marks :18 Max Marks : 50 Bifurcation of Marks Time Written Test 30 3 hrs. Record and Viva voce 12+08 N.B There shall be 5 questions in written paper. Candidates are required to attempt 3 ‘Questions . All question carry equal marks. Each practical batch of 30 students will be allotted a teaching of 4 hours per week for Practicals. Course Contents: Definition and types of scale: simple, comparative, diagonal. 2. Graph: line graph, bar graph, combined line and bar graph, Hythergraph and Climograph, Water Budget Graph, Windrose. 3. Weather map, weather symbols, representation of atmospheric features, interpretation of Indian daily weather maps (July and January), weather instruments. 4. Methods of showing different relief features: hachures, hills shading, benchmark, spot heights, form lines, contours and drawing of cross sections (conical hill and plateau, types of slopes, valleys, ridge and saddle, gorge, waterfall and rapids, escarpment, lake, spur, col, meanders and Cliff) 5. Profiles: serial, superimposed, projected and composite. 6. Statistical methods ~ computation of Data, Preparation of frequency tables, Graphical representation of frequency distribution, Histogram. Frequency polygon. Frequency curve Recommended Readings: 4.Monkhouse, F. J. and Wilkinson, F.J. 1985: Maps and Diagrams. Methuen, London 2.Mahmood, A 1998: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies. Rajesh Publication, New Delhi (fourth revised edition). win4.Singh, R.L. and Singh, Rana, P.B., 1991: Elements of Practical Geography. Kalayani Publishers, New Delhi. 5 Sarkar, A. K. 1997; Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach. Orient Longman, Kolkata 6.2m, Sf. 2014: vara apie At SITET Tea These, ATSI 7.Singh, L.R 2006: Fundamentals of Practical Geography. Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad. 8.Venkatrameiah, C., 1997: A Text book of Surveying. University Press, Hyderabad. 9. were pita, St. orem Pan, of. Abaraf, wae verers, A | won os ( bys