M.A./M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Oct/Nov-2017
Geography
GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH
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Day Date: Wednesday, 22-11-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
All questions Carry equal marks.
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
Health geography is a sub branch of geography.
Human Political
Economic None of these
2 Ozone layer is related to rays.
X rays Lexor
Aulto trama None of these
3 Equatorial climate is not useful for human
settlement.
Humid and Hot Cold
Equicold None of these
4 Due to iodine deficiency in the human body sets disease called as

Thairoit T.B.
Cancer None of these
5 The high intensity of sound waves may damage the
Mouth Nose
Ear None of these
6 Destruction of Ozone Layer results in
Blood Cancer Skin cancer
Bone cancer None of these
7 The dry and hot climate of is considered to be worse for
human health.
Polar region Desert region
Equilateral region None of these
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SLR-ML-480
Fill in the blanks: 07
was a famous social worker for Leprosy patients in India.
The census survey of population is carried out in India after every
years.
Published reports of health survey are type of source of
data.
Malaria is a born disease.
is transmitted through blood disease.
Vitamin is necessary for eyes.
Eskimos are living in region which is very fighting climate
for human body.
Q.2 Describe the work of W.H.O. in the world health. 14
Q.3 Describe the physical factors affecting human health. 14
OR
Describe the causes of Mal Nutrition.
Q.4 Write short answers for the following questions (any 14
Nature and scope of geography of health.
State the role of quality of water in human health.
Describe the ecology and human health.
What are cause of infant mortality?
Q.5 Write short Notes (any 14
AIDS.
Vitamins and human health.
Primary health care centers.
Government Health for All programmes.