Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A./B.Sc. Geography (Honours), Part-I
Paper-I (Geomorphology, Climatology and Oceanography)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer Five questions in all, selecting Three from section and Two from section
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Describe the constitution of the interior of the Earth.
2. Compare the views of Airy and Pratt regarding Isostasy.
3. Describe the theory of Plate tectonic.
4. Discuss the Convection Current Theory of Holmes regarding the origin of the
mountains.
5. Describe the landforms resulting from glacial erosion.
6. Give an account of the main features of Coastal topography.
7. Describe the composition and structure of atmosphere.
8. What is front? Describe, with sketches, various types of fronts.
9. Give an account of the factors influensing distribution of salinity in ocean water.
10. Describe the major relief features of the bottom of Indian Ocean.