GEOG/II/02 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
2nd Semester
GEOGRAPHY
SECOND PAPER
Physical Geography
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. The atmosphere contains nitrogen
98%
78%
68%
21%
2. Temperature inversion is observed only in the
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
ionosphere
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3. The instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure is
thermometer
rain gauge
barometer
hygrometer
4. Monsoon winds are
local winds
planetary winds
periodic winds
cyclonic winds
5. The other name for the doldrums is
subtropical high-pressure belt
equatorial low-pressure belt
subpolar low-pressure belt
polar high-pressure belt
6. Which of the following receive rainfall in winter?
Polar regions
Subtropical regions
Equatorial regions
Mediterranean regions
7. Flat-topped seamounts are known as
sea mesa
trench
guyot
sea inselberg
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8. Sea waves are mainly caused by
ocean current
salinity
tides
wind
9. Lines joining places having an equal degree of salinity
isotherms
isohalines
isobars
isohyet
10. The highest salinity is found in
Red Sea
Caspian Sea
Lake Van
Dead Sea
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Inversion of temperature
2. Trade winds
3. Orographic or Relief rain
4. Oceanic ridges
5. Spring tides
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PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer five questions, selecting one from each Unit
UNIT—I
1. What is insolation? Explain the factors which affect the distribution of
insolation. 2+8=10
2. Describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere. 10
UNIT—II
3. What is an air mass? Classify air masses of the globe on the basis of their
source regions. 2+8=10
4. Define cyclone. Discuss briefly the characteristics of tropical cyclone. 2+8=10
UNIT—III
5. What do you understand by pollution? Describe its causes and effects.

6. Explain hydrological cycle with suitable diagram. 10
UNIT—IV
7. Give an account on the configuration of the ocean floor. Support your
answer with suitable diagram. 8+2=10
8. Describe the configuration of the Indian Ocean. 10
UNIT—V
9. What are marine deposits? Classify marine deposits on the basis of their
origins. 2+8=10
10. What is salinity? Describe the distribution of salinity in the ocean. 2+8=10