Ph.D. Course Work Examination Jan/Feb-2018
GEOGRAPHY (Paper III)
Modern Topics in Geography
Day Date: Thursday, 18-01-2018
Max. Marks: 100
Time: 11.00 AM to 02.00 PM
Instructions: Each question is compulsory. Solve questions serially. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1

Describe the role of paradigms in development of geography as a discipline.
10

Write short answer: (Any two)
10
What is the significance of mitigation of natural disasters?
Describe briefly the nature of behavioral geography.
What is the need of waste disposal in urban areas?
Q.2

Write an essay on causes, effects and remedies of deforestation.
10

Write short answer: (Any two)
10
Define and categorize landslide.
Define cyclone and give its types.
Briefly explain the need of post disaster management.
Q.3

Describe the merits and demerits of quantitative revolution in geography.
10

Write short answer: (Any two)
10
What is spatial analysis?
Define passive remote sensing
What is the data structure?
Q.4

Describe the significance of GIS in geographical research.
10

Write short answer: (Any two)
10
What is the importance of GPS in location analysis?
List the indicators of aerial photo interpretation.
What is electro-magnetic radiation?
Q.5

'GIS is an effective tool of modern cartography' describe in detail.
10

Write short answer: (Any two)
10
What are the general causes of anomaly in climate?
What are the remedies on increasing salinity of soil?
What are the bases of pro-environment agriculture practice?