University of Gour Banga

Syllabus for
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)
(Semester System)
Semester (I+II+III+IV+V+VI)

SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY (general)

University of Gour Banga

P.O. – Mokdumpur,
Dist. – Malda
West Bengal
PIN - 732103

Descriptive Type Question Pattern

For Discipline Core (DC) and Discipline Specific Elective (DSE)
Theory (Semester End Written Examination)
Full Marks = 25
(10 Marks x 1 Question) + (5 Marks x 3 Questions)
Internal Assessment
Full Marks = 10
(As mentioned in corresponding syllabus)
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Practical (Semester End Laboratory based Test)

Full Marks = 15
(10 Marks x 1 Practical) + (05Marks x 1 Practical)

Word limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)

10 marks: 600 - 700
5 marks: 300 - 350

For Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Theory (Semester End Written Examination)

Full Marks = 40
(10 Marks x 2 Question) + (5 Marks x 4 Questions)

Duration of Examination
Theory paper of 25 marks: 1.5 hours
Theory paper of 40 marks: 2 hours
Practical paper of 15 marks: 1.5 hours
Practical paper of 50 marks: 4 hours

Semester wise Course Structure under CBCS

For B.A. /B.Sc. General Program (GEOGRAPHY)

COURSES Credits Marks

Discipline
Academic Discipline Generic Skill
Specific
Semesters Core Elective Enhancement
Elective B.A. B. Sc. B.A. B. Sc.
(DC) (GE) Course
(DSE) [For B.A. Only] (SEC)
[Optional]
SEM-I DC1(6)
-- 06 06 50 50

SEM-II DC2(6)
-- 06 06 50 50

DC3(6) SEC-1
SEM-III -- 08 08 100 100
(2)

DC4(6)
SEM-IV -- 06 06 50 50

DSE-1 (6) SEC-2

SEM-V -- GE 1 (6) 14 08 150 100
DSE-2 (6) (2)
DSE-3 (6)
SEM-VI -- GE 2 (6) 12 06 100 50
DSE -4(6)
Total -- -- -- 52 40 500 400

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Marks & Question type Distribution for General Courses

Marks for
Division of marks of each course
question type
Total Total End semester
No. Of courses examination
credit marks Full marks of each
Internal MCQ Written
course Theoreti Pract
cal ical
14x6 50
14 DC 14x50=700 10 25 15 nil 40
=84 (practical based)
50
04 DSE 04x6=24 4x50=200 10 25 15 nil 40
(practical based)
50
04GE 04x6=24 4x50=200 10 25 15 nil 40
(practical based)

02 SEC 02x2=04 2x50=100 50 10 40 nil nil 40

10
(Project)
AEC-1 01x2=-
1x50=50 50 to be 40 nil 40 nil
(ENVS) 02
internally
assessed
AEC-2
(Communicative 01x2=02 1x50=50 50 10 40 nil 40 nil
Bengali/English)

Grand Total 140 1300 -- -- -- -- -- --

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SEMESTER WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CONTENTS

Discipline Core Discipline Specific Skill

Generic Elective (GE)
(DC) Elective (DSE) Enhancement
[For B.A. Only]
[Optional] (SEC)
Theory Practical Theory Practical Theory Practical Theory
DC1A Geotectonic DC1B-
SEM-I
and Practical -- --
Geomorphology
DC2A DC2B-
SEM-II Practical
Climatology and -- --
Biogeography
DC3A Geography DC3B- SEC-1
of India Practical Remote
Sensing and
SEM-III --
Geographical
Information
System
DC4A Economic DC4B-
SEM-IV Geography Practical -- --

SEM-V -- -- DSE1A DSE1B- GE1A GE1B SEC-2

Social and Practical Disaster Practical Field Work
Cultural Management Techniques and
Geography/ Field Report
Population and Preparation
Settlement
Geography
DSE3A DSE3B- GE2A GE2B
Hydrology/ Practical Rural Practical
SEM-VI -- -- -
Oceanography Development

Total -- -- --

SEMESTER WISE DISTRIBUTION OF CREDITS & MARKS

Semester-I
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline DC1A Geotectonic and DC1B-Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC) Geomorphology (04)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC

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Semester-II
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline DC2A Climatology and DC2A Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC) Biogeography (04)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC)
Semester-III
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline DC3A Geography of India (04) DC3B-Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill SEC-1 Remote Sensing and - 02 50
Enhancement Geographical Information System (02)
(SEC)

Semester-IV
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline DC4A Economic Geography (04) DC4B -Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC)
Semester-V
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline
Core(DC)
- - - -
Discipline Specific DSE1A Social and Cultural DSE1B -Practical
Elective (DSE) Geography/ Population and (02)
06 50
Settlement Geography (04)

Skill SEC2 Field Work Techniques and

Enhancement Field Report Preparation (02) - 02 50
(SEC)
General Elective GE1A Disaster Management (04) GE1B Practical (02)
(GE) [BA only]
06 50
Semester-VI
Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks
Theory Practical
Discipline Core(DC) - - - -
Discipline Specific DSE3A Hydrology/ Oceanography DSE3B- Practical 06 50
Elective (DSE) (04) (02)

Skill Enhancement
(SEC)
- - - -
General Elective GE2A Rural development (04) GE2B Practical (02) 06 50
(GE) [BA Only]

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

Semester-I

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline DC1A Geotectonic and DC1B-Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC) Geomorphology (04)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC

DC1A: Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Part 1: Geotectonics

1. Origin of the Earth: Tidal Hypothesis, Continental Drift Theory, Interior of the earth,
earthquakes causes and consequences, Plate tectonics
2. Rocks: origin, classification, characteristics, influence of rocks on landforms and
topography.

Part 2: Geomorphology

3. Processes of erosion, deposition and resulting landforms: river, wind, glacier, Concept
of fluvial cycle of erosion and its interruption.
4. Weathering, mass wasting and topographic expression.

References
1. Khullar, D. R. (2014): Physical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, Delhi
2. Singh, Savindra (2012): Physical Geography, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
3. Mitra, Sen and Sengupta (21012): Prakritik Bhugol- Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
4. Basu and Maity (2010): Adhunik Bhumirup Bigyan
5. Bandopadhay, Tarun, Kumar (2010): Adhunik Bhu-Porichoy
6. Basu, partha, (2010): Prokriya Sankranta Bhumirup Bidya
7. Bloom A. L. (2001): Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-
Hall of India, New Delhi.
8. Bridges E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
9. Kale V. S. and Gupta A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
10. Thornbury W. D. (1969): Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley

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DC1B-Practical (02)

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Concept of scale, Principles & Types, Scale Conversion; Simple Linear Scale
calculation and construction
2. SoI Topographical Map of Plateau areas (1:50,000): Broad Physiographic divisions
and drainage; Profile (Serial), Transect Chart for relating physical and cultural
features
3. Identification of rocks and minerals (megascopic) (Basalt, Granite, Gneiss, Sandstone,
Quartzite, Limestone, Mica, Talc, Calcite and Feldspar)

References
1. Singh, R.L. and Singh R.P.B. (1972): Elements of Practical Geography; Kalyani Publishers.
2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
3. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new
Delhi
4. Ahmed, I. (1994): Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
5. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
6. Singh, Gopal, (1998): Map Work and Practical Geography
7. Adhikari, Sankar, (2015):Honours Baboharik Bhugol, Dove Publication
8. Ahamed, Asik, (2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher
9. Ahmed, I, (1989): A Text Book of Practical Geography, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi.

Semester-II

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline DC2A Climatology and DC2A Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC) Biogeography (04)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC)

DC2A: Climatology, Soil and Bio-Geography (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

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Climatology, Soil and Bio-Geography

1. Concepts of weather and climate, controlling factors of climate, Atmospheric layers,
Atmospheric Temperature, Planetary and periodic winds, Monsoon, local winds.
insolation and heat budget
2. Atmospheric moisture: Humidity, types of precipitation, evaporation, condensation,
Greenhouse effect and its impact
3. Factors of soil formation, Soil profiles, soil erosion and conservation.
4. Factors responsible for plant growth; Adaptation mechanism, characteristics of
mangrove and xerophytes.

References
1. Barry R. G. and Corley R. J.,( 1998): Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Rout ledge, New York.
2. Critchfield H. J., (1987): General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
3. Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H., (1980): An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
4. Lal, D S (2006): Climatology, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
5. Rafik Ahamed, (2004): Abhaoa o Jalbayu Vijnan, Gyankosh Prokashani, Dhaka
6. Dey, M.K. and Dey,P.P(2015):Jib Bhu Porichoy, Tapati Publisher, Kolkata
7. Brady, N.C. and Weil, R.R. (1996): The Nature and Properties of Soil, 11th edition, Longman, London:
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

DC2B -Practical (02)

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Rain Gauge, Maximum and Minimum Thermometer and Hygrometer
2. Climograph and Hythergraph
3. Prismatic compass survey, plain table (radiation method)

References
1. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new
Delhi
2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
3. Ahmed, I. (1994): Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
4. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad
5. Khullar.D (2014): King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

Semester-III

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline DC3A Geography of India (04) DC3B-Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill SEC-1 Remote Sensing and - 02 50
Enhancement Geographical Information System (02)
(SEC)

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DC3A: Geography of India (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Geography of India
1. Major physiographic divisions of India and their geomorphological characteristics
(Indo-Gangetic Plain); Characteristics of Indian drainage systems (Ganga River).
2. Climatic zones of India; Soil zones of India; Vegetation: zones, deforestation and
conservation of forests.
3. Agriculture: salient features, problems and remedial measures.
4. Industry: Industrial regions of India; Hooghly Industrial Region; Ahmedabad-
Vadodara-Jamnagar Industrial Region.

References
1. Deshpande C. D. (1992): India - A Regional Interpretation, ICSSR, New Delhi.
2. Johnson, B. L. C., ed. (2001): Geographical Dictionary of India. Vision Books, New Delhi.
3. Khullar, D. R. (2018): India a Comprehensive Geography. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
4. Mandal R. B. ed. (1990): Patterns of Regional Geography – An Intenational Perspective. Vol. 3 –
Indian Perspective.
5. Pathak, C. R. (2003): Spatial Structure and Processes of Development in India. Regional Science
Assoc., Kolkata.
6. Sdyasuk Galina and P Sengupta (1967): Economic Regionalisation of India, Census of India
7. Sharma, T.C. (2013): Economic Geography of India. Rawat Publication, Jaipur .
8. Singh R. L. (1971): India: A Regional Geography, National Geographical Society of India.
9. Singh, Jagdish (2003): India - A Comprehensive & Systematic Geography, GyanodayaPrakashan,
Gorakhpur.
10. Spate O. H. K. and Learmonth A. T. A. (1967): India and Pakistan: A General and Regional
Geography, Methuen.
11. Tirtha, Ranjit (2002): Geography of India, Rawat Publs., Jaipur & New Delhi.
12. Tiwari, R.C. (2007): Geography of India. Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

DC3B -Practical (02)

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Geological Map: Concept of dip, strike, bed and bedding plane and unconformities.
2. Interpretation of simple uniclinal structures and simple folded structures with given
dip and direction, geological structure and topography.

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References
1. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad
2. Saha, P.K. and Basu P.(2004): Advanced Practical Geography:Books and Allied Kolkata
3. Ahmed, I.(1994): Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
4. Adhakry Sankar(2013): Honours Bayboharik Bhugol, Dove Publishing House

SEC-1 Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System

Total Credit 06 Credits

Total Marks 50 Marks
 Semester End Examination 40 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer two questions
carrying 10 marks out of four given questions; four questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given eight questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written Test on given theoretical topics as directed by
the Department)

Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System

1. Remote Sensing: Definition, stages, advantages and limitations, applications, energy
Source: Shortwave & Long wave EMR.
2. Remote Sensing Platforms: Ground, Air and Space Bourne Platforms, Sun-
synchronous and Geostationary satellites.
3. Definition of Aerial Photographs, Types. Keys of visual interpretation of Aerial Photo
and Satellite Imageries. use, advantages and limitations of satellite imageries.
4. G.I.S.: Definition, components, application, advantages and limitations.

References
1. Campbell J. B., (2007): Introduction to Remote Sensing, Guildford Press.
2. Jensen J. R., (2004): Introductory Digital Image Processing: A Remote Sensing Perspective, Prentice
Hall.
3. Joseph, G. (2005): Fundamentals of Remote Sensing United Press India.
4. Lillesand T. M., Kiefer R. W. and Chipman J. W., (2004): Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation,
Wiley. (Wiley Student Edition).
5. Nag P. and Kudra, M., (1998): Digital Remote Sensing, Concept, New Delhi.
6. Rees W. G., (2001): Physical Principles of Remote Sensing, Cambridge University Press.
7. Singh R. B. and Murai S., (1998): Space-informatics for Sustainable Development, Oxford and IBH
Pub.
8. Wolf P. R. and Dewitt B. A., (2000): Elements of Photogrammetry: With Applications in GIS,
McGrawHill.
9. Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New
Delhi
10. Chauniyal, D.D. (2010) Sudur Samvedan evam Bhogolik Suchana Pranali, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.

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Semester-IV

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline DC4A Economic Geography (04) DC4B -Practical (02) 06 50
Core(DC)
Discipline Specific
Elective (DSE)
- - - -
Skill
Enhancement - - - -
(SEC)

DC4A Economic Geography (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Economic Geography
1. Concept of economic activities and sectors of economy: primary, secondary, tertiary,
quaternary and quinary; Resource: Definition, classification, resource conservation.
2. Forest Resource: Importance, conservation; Concept of social forestry and agro-
forestry.
3. Agriculture: Intensive rice cultivation (Asia); Plantation agriculture: Tea (India).
4. Power: Coal, Petroleum (distribution and use); Non-conventional: Wind, Solar
(distribution and use); Industries: Iron and Steel (India) ; Cotton Textile (India).

References
1. Goh Cheng Leong, Elizabeth Martin, (1982): Human & Economic Geography, Oxford Press
2. Alexander J. W., (1963): Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
3. Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W., (2007): Economic Geography: A Contemporary
Introduction, Wiley-Blackwell.
4. Hodder B. W. and Lee Roger, (1974): Economic Geography, Taylor and Francis.
5. Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F., (2008): Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions and
Nations, Princeton University Press.
6. Wheeler J. O., (1998): Economic Geography, Wiley
7. Durand L., (1961): Economic Geography, Crowell.
8. Bagchi-Sen S. and Smith H. L.,( 2006): Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and
Francis.
9. Willington D. E., (2008): Economic Geography, Husband Press.

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DC4B -Practical (02)

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Cartograms showing statistical data: Simple and compound Bar Diagram,
Proportional circles, pie and proportional divided circle and proportional squares.
2. Map Projection: Simple conical projection with one standard parallel, cylindrical
equal area projection and Gnomonic projection (polar case)

References
1. Monkhouse F. J and Wilkinson,H.R.( 1971): Maps and Diagrams B.I. publications private limited, new
Delhi
2. Khan, MD.Z.A. (1998): Text Book of Practical Geography: Concept Publishing Company.
3. Ahmed, I. (1994): Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
4. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
5. Khullar.D (2014): King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

Semester-V

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline Core(DC) - - - -
Discipline Specific DSE1A Social and Cultural DSE1B -Practical
Elective (DSE) Geography/ Population and (02)
[Optional] 06 50
Settlement Geography (04)

Skill Enhancement SEC2 Field Work Techniques and

(SEC) Field Report Preparation (02)
- 02 50
General Elective (GE) GE1A Disaster Management (04) GE1B Practical (02)
[For B.A Only]
06 50

DSE1A: Social & Cultural Geography (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

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Social Geography
1. Social Geography: Scope and content, concept of class and caste with
reference to India.
2. Factors affecting growth and development of human habitat. Man’s adaptation to
the environment- Mountains: Gujjar, Hot: Bushman, Foothills: Toto and Cold:
Eskimo.

Cultural Geography
3. Concept of culture, cultural groups, cultural region, cultural hearth.
4. Cultural landscape, Language, religion.

References
1. Ahmed, A. (2004): Social Geography, Rawat Publication, New Delhi
2. Chapman, K. (1979): People, Pattern and Process – An Introduction to Human
4. Jones, E. and Eyles, J. (1977): An Introduction to Social Geography, Oxford University Press,Oxford.
5. Rubenstain, J. M. and Becon, J. M. (1990): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
6. Spencer, J. E. and Thomas, W. L. (1969): Cultural Geography, John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
9. Sen, Jotirmoy, (2011): A Text Book of Social and Cultural Geography, Kalyani Publisher, Delhi

DSE1B -Practical

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Age-sex pyramid, Choropleth technique and traffic flow diagram
2. Lorenz curve.

Reference
1. Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.
2. Ahmed, I. 1994: Practical Geography, Jawahar Publishers and Distributors, New Delhi
3. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Lomgman Ltd, Hyderabad
4. Khullar.D 2014: King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

DSE1A: Population and Settlement Geography (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

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Population Geography
1. Population: World population distribution and factors responsible for uneven
distribution and density of population.
2. Factors of population growth: Fertility, Mortality and Migration; Problems related
to population growth.

Settlement Geography
3. Rural settlement: Definition, types and pattern.
4. Urban settlement: definition, census categories of urban settlements in India.

References
1. Carter, H.(1975): The Study of Urban Geography, Edward Arnold, London
2. Daniel, P. (2002): Geography of Settlement, Rawat Publication., Jaipur & New Delhi.
3. Ghosh, S. (1998) : Settlement Geography, Orient Longman Ltd. , Kolkata.
4. Mandal, R.B. (2001): Introduction to Rural Settlements, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi
5. Misra, H.N. (1987) Rural Georaphy, Vol. IX, Contributions to Indian Geography, Heritage Publishers,
New Delhi.
6. Chandna, R.C.( 1986): A Geography of Population, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
7. Clarke, J. I. (1971): Population Geography and the Developing Countries, Pergamon Press, Oxford
8. Clarke, J. I. (1972): Population Geography, Pergamon Press, Oxford
9. Hassan, M.H. (2005): Population Geography, Rawat Publications, New Delhi
10. Zacharia, E. and Sinha, V.C., (1986) : Elements of Demography, Allied publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
11. Ghosh, S. (1998): Settlement Geography, Orient Longman Ltd, Kolkata.
12. Mandal, R.B. (2001): Introduction to Rural Settlements, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi

DSE1B –Practical

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Calculation of decadal population growth, Computation of population density (Arithmetic and
agricultral).
2. Identification of Settlement types and patterns from SOI Topo sheet (1:50,000)
References
1. Zacharia, E. and Sinha, V.C., (1986) : Elements of Demography, Allied publishers Pvt Ltd, New Delhi
2. Chandna, R.C. (1986): A Geography of Population, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi
3. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata
4. Khullar.D (2014): King’s Practical Geography, Educational Publisher, Delhi

SEC-2 Fieldwork Techniques and Field Report Preparation

Total Credit 06 Credits

Total Marks 50 Marks
 Semester End Examination 40 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer two questions
carrying 10 marks out of four given questions; four questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given eight questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.Exam. Duration:
2 Hours;
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks (Interpretation of field based data and Report Writing)

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Fieldwork Techniques and Field Report Preparation

1 Sources of data: Primary and secondary; Methods of collection of primary data;
2 Preparation of Questionnaire/ Survey schedule
Data representation techniques: Frequency distribution table and Histogram, Frequency polygon,
3
Frequency curve, Cumulative Frequency polygon, Cumulative Frequency curve (ogive),
Data analysis techniques: Mean, median, mode, partition values, range, mean deviation, quartile
4
deviation.

References
1. Clifford, N., Cope, M., Gillespie, T.W., French, S. (Eds) (2016): Key Methods in Geography, 3rd
ed, Sage.
2. Gardiner, V., Dacombe, R.V. (1982): Geomorphological Field Manual, George Allen & Unwin
3. Lindholm, R. (1987): A Practical Approach to Sedimentology, Allen & Unwin.
4. Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and
Construction, 3rd
5. ed (2017 reprint), Alphaneumera-Kolkata
6. Northey, N., Draper, D., Knight, D.B. (2015): Making Sense in Geography and Environmental
Sciences:
7. A Student's Guide to Research and Writing, 6th ed, Oxford University Press.
8. Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd.,
Kolkata

 General Guidelines for Field Report Preparation:

1. Field report will be conducted using any relevant topic from Physical and Human Geography. Any
specific issue could be addressed.
2. The report is to be prepared for a C.D. Block /P.S./ Mouza/ G. P./ Municipality/ Sub- division/
Drainage Basin area or any other physical units primarily on the basis of field survey.
3. Participation of each student in the Field Work is mandatory & Certificate of field coordinator
regarding the participation in Field Work is to be attached in the Report.
4. Field report is to be prepared by the student in his/her own hand writing but maps and diagrams
may be prepared with the aid of software.
5. No part of the report should contain any photocopied or Printed/typed material.
6. Length of the report not to exceed 1000 words.
7. The Field Report should contain up to 3 pages for diagrams and maximum of 2 pages for
photographs.
8. Questionnaire(s)/ schedule(s) are to be prepared for collection of primary data and one of the same
as filled in during the field work, duly signed by the concerned teacher, be annexed with the field
report.
9. The report should be prepared normally with primary data collected by field survey.
10. Incorporation of secondary data should not exceed 1/5th of the total report.

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GE1A: Disaster Management (Theory)

[To be opted by students from other disciplines only]

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Disaster Management
1. Disasters and Hazards: Definition and Concepts: Risk and Vulnerability;
Classification
2. Disasters in India: (a) Flood: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping;
3. River bank Erosion: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping; Drought: Causes, Impact,
Distribution
4. Disasters in India: (b) Earthquake and Tsunami: Causes, Impact, Distribution; Cyclone:
Causes, Impact, Distribution.
5. Manmade disasters: Causes, Impact, Distribution
6. Response and Mitigation to Disasters: Mitigation and Preparedness,

References
1. Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication,
New Delhi.
2. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and
Mitigation, Rawat Publications, New Delhi.
3. Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New
United Press, New Delhi.
4. Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Oppurtunities”, 2007.

GE1B: Disaster Management (Practical)

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Rainfall Dispersion Diagram, Sphere Diagram
2. Ombrothermic diagram, Climatic Chart
References
1. Adhakary,S.(2013): Honours Bayboharik Bhugol, Dove Publishing House , Kolkata
2. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient LomgmanLtd,
Hyderabad
3. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata
4. Ahmad, I.(2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher, Kolkata

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Semester-VI

Course Type Course Detail Credits Marks

Theory Practical
Discipline Core(DC) - - - -
Discipline Specific DSE3A Hydrology/ Oceanography DSE3B- Practical 06 50
Elective (DSE) (04) (02)

Skill Enhancement
(SEC)
- - - -
General Elective GE2A Rural Development (04) GE2B Practical (02) 06 50
(GE) [For B.A. Only]

DSE3A: Hydrology (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Hydrology
1. Modes of occurrence of water in the earth, Hydrological Cycle,
2. Runoff: Factors affecting runoff, transpiration and infiltration process
3. Ground water: Concept and types of aquifers, movement, storage
4. Rain water harvesting processes.

References
1. Linsley, K., Kohler, M. and Paulhus, J.L. (1975): Applied Hydrology, Tata McGraw Hill, New York.
2. Meinzer, O.E. (1942): Hydrology, Dover Publication Inc. New York.
3. Rahgunath, H.M. (1997): Hydrology- Principles, analysis, Design, New Age International Pvt. Ltd,
New Delhi
4. Todd, D.K. (1959): Ground Water Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons, New York
5. Walton, W.C. (1970): Ground Water Resource Evaluation, McGraw Hill, Tokyo
6. Karanth, K.R. (1988): Ground Water: Exploration, Assessment and Development, TataMcGraw Hill,
New Delhi.

DSE3B- Practical

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

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List of practical
1. Construction of Normal and Annual hydrograph
2. Calculation and construction of Rating curve

References
1. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad
2. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata
3. Ahmad, I.(2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher, Kolkata

DSE3A: Oceanography (Theory)

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Oceanography
1. Characteristics and features of ocean floor
2. Physical properties of sea-water with reference to Temperature, Salinity and Density,
3. Causes and significance of ocean currents.
4. Origin and characteristics of coral reefs and atolls

References
1. Garrison T. (1998): Oceanography An Invitation To Marine Science, Wordsworth Company, Belmont.
2. Pinet P. R. (2008): Invitation to Oceanography (Fifth Edition), Jones and Barlett Publishers, USA, UK
and Canada.
3. Sharma, R.C. and Vatal, M. (1980): Oceanography for Geographers, Chaitanya Publishing House,
Allahabad.
4. Chowdhury, S.K. (2017): Samudhra Bhugol, New Central Book Agency, Kolkata
5. Sverdrup, H.U. (1942): The Oceans, their Physics, Chemistry and General Biology, PrenticeHall, New
York.
6. Bhattachariya Chakrovorty,(2018): Adhunik Bhujolbidya o Samudravidya, New Central Book Agency,
Kolkata

DSE3B- Practical

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Construction of hydrograph and Rating curve
2. Calculation and construction of Temperature-Salinity (TS) diagram.

Reference
1. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient LongmanLtd, Hyderabad

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2. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata
3. Ahmad, I.(2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher, Kolkata
GE2A: Rural Development (Theory)
[To be opted by students from other disciplines only]

Total Credit 04 Credits

Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2.0 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three questions
carrying 5 marks each out of given Six questions. Question
carrying 10 marks will have at least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Written test relevant theoretical aspects as directed by
the Department)

Rural Development
1. Concept of Rural Development: Inter-linkages of Urban and Rural Sectors of the Economy; Need for
Rural Development, Gandhian Approach of Rural Development.
2. Rural Economic Base: Panchayatiraj System, Agriculture and Allied Sectors, Seasonality; Need for
Expanding, Non-Farm Activities, Co-operatives, Self-help groups.
3. Area Based Approach to Rural Development: Flood and Drought Prone Area Programmes, PMGSY.
4. Target Group Approach to Rural Development: SJSY, MNREGA, Jan Dhan Yojana .
Reference:
1. Gilg A. W., (1985): An Introduction to Rural Geography, Edwin Arnold, London.
2. Krishnamurthy, J. (2000): Rural Development - Problems and Prospects, Rawat Publs., Jaipur
3. Lee D. A. and Chaudhri D. P. (eds.), (1983): Rural Development and State, Methuen, London.
4. Misra R. P. and Sundaram, K. V. (eds.), (1979): Rural Area Development: Perspectives and
Approaches, Sterling, New Delhi.
5. Misra, R. P. (ed.), (1985): Rural Development: Capitalist and Socialist Paths, Vol. 1, Concept, New
Delhi.
6. Palione M., (1984): Rural Geography, Harper and Row, London.
7. Ramachandran H. and Guimaraes J.P.C., (1991): Integrated Rural Development in Asia – Leaning from
Recent Experience, Concept Publishing, New Delhi.
8. Robb P. (ed.), (1983): Rural South Asia: Linkages, Change and Development, Curzon Press.
9. Singh. K. (2016): Rural Development: Principle, Polices and management, Sage Publication
10. Hossain, T. Et al. (2018): Fundamental of Rural Development, IK international Publishing House
PVT.LTD

GE2B: Rural Development Practical

Total Credit 02 Credits

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 1.5 Hours

List of practical
1. Crop Combination (Weaver & Rafiullah), Nearest Neighbour Analysis.
2. Residual Map, Egrograph
References
1. Adhakary,S.(2013): Honours Bayboharik Bhugol, Dove Publishing House , Kolkata
2. Sarkar,A. (1997): Practical Geography: A systematic approach, Orient Longman Ltd, Hyderabad
3. Saha, P.K. and Basu P. ( 2004):Advanced Practical Geography: Books and Allied Kolkata
4. Ahmad, I.(2018): Baboharik Bhugol, ABJ Publisher, Kolkata

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