Geography Hon

KOLHAN UNIVERSITY, CHAIBASA
P.G Department of Geography
B.A.-1, B.A.,-II & B.A.-III (Hons.) GE/DSC

& Compulsory Papers based on CBCS Pattern
2020
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF STUDIES

1. Dr. Prabha Xalxo, Head & Dean, University Department of
Geography and Faculty of Social Sciences, Kolhan
University, Chaibasa.
2. Dr. O.P. Mahto, Head, University Depth of Geography,
Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag, Subject Expert.
3. Dr. Emline Minz, Ex Head, University Department of
Geography, Kolhan University, Chaibasa.
4. Dr. P.K. Achariya, Ex - H.O.D., Depth of Geography,
Jamshedpur Worker’s College, Jsr.
5. Dr. Aaley Ali, Head, Department of Geography, Karim City
College, Jamshedpur.
6. Dr. Md. Reyaz, Department of Geography, Karim City
College, Jamshedpur.
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SCHEME FOR CBCS IN B.A. (HONS)
PROGRAMME GEOGRAPHY
Semester Course Paper Marks

(Credit)
CC-1 Introduction to Geography 70 (4)
CC-2 Geo-Tectonic & Geomorphology 70 (4)
CC (P)-1 Practical 60 (4)
AECC-1 English Communication/ MIL
Communication 50
CC-3 Contemporary Issues in Geography 70 (4)
CC-4 Human Geography 70 (4)
CC (P) -2 Practical 60 (4)
AECC-2 Environmental Science 50
CC-5 Climatology and Oceanography 70 (4)
CC-6 Geography of India 70 (4)
CC-7 Geography of Jharkhand 70 (4)
CC (P)-3 Practical 90 (6)
SEC-1 Emerging Trends in Geography 35 (2)
SEC-1 Internal Assessment/Practical 15 =50
CC-8 Economic Geography 70 (4)
CC-9 Environmental Geography 70 (4)
CC-10 Geography of Travel & Tourism 70 (4)
SEC-2 Field Work in Geographical Study 35 (2)
CC- 11 Geography of Asia 70 (4)
CC-12 Northern Continents 70 (4)
DSE-1 Disaster Management 70 (4)
DSE- (P)-1 Practical 30 (2)
DSE- 2 Rural Development 70 (4)
DSE (P)-2 Practical 30 (2)
CC-13 Bio-Geography 70 (4)
CC-14 Southern Continents 70 (4)
DSE-3 Scientific Research in Geography 70 (4)
DSE (P) – 3 Practical 30 (2)
DSE – 4 Project, Viva – Voce 70+30
=100 (6)
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SCHEME FOR CBCS IN B.A. (HONS) PROGRAMME (GEOGRAPHY)
FIRST SEMESTER – TOTAL 20 CREDITS
CORE COURSE – 1 (CC-1)
CORE -1 (Theory) Introduction to Geography

4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours)
F.M. : 70
Module – 1 :
Nature and scope of Geography : Geography as a science; place of Geography in
the classification of Sciences, concept of space and concept of landscape
(Regional cultural).
Module – 2 :
Geography in Ancient (Greek, Rome and India) and Medieval period;
Development of Geography in Modern Period (German School, French School)
Contribution of Humboldt, Ritter, Ratzel, Blache and Hartshorne to Geography.
Module – 3 :
Methods and Technique in Geography : Quantitative, Behavioral, Radical,
Humanistic and Environmental ; Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS and computer
cartography, Trends in Renaissance period.
Module – 4 :
Geographical knowledge and people : Career in Geography, noted Indian
Geographers who contributed to development of India, Man-environment
Relationship.
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Books Recommended :-
1. Maurya S.D. (2007) : Bhoogol Parichay, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
2. Adhikari Sudeepta (2001) : Fundamentals of Gegraphical thought,

Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad.
3. Jain M.M. (2012) : Bhowgolik Chintan Evam Vidhitantra, Sahitya Bhawan

Publications, Agra.
4. Dixit Shrikant (2005) : Bhoogol Ki Prastavna, Vasundhara Prakashan,

Gorakhpur.
5. Dixit Ramesh Dutt (2007) : Bhoogolik Chintan Ka Vikas Ek Aitehasik

Samiksha, Prents Hall of India Private Ltd., New Delhi.
6. Singh D.P. (2013) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ki Samiksha, Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad.
7. Hussain Majid : Evolution of Geographical thought, Rawat Publications,

Jaipur.
8. Shrivastaa V.K. (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ke Adhar, Vasundhara

Prakashan, Gorakhpur.
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CORE-2 (Theory) GEO-TECTONIC AND GEOMORPHOLOGY
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 Teaching Hours)
F.M. : 70
Module 1 : Geo – Tectonics

Theories of origin of the earth ; Geological time scale and related topographic
and structural evolution; Isostasy : theories of Airy and Pratt; folds and faults :
origin, types and their topographic expressions; plate tectonics, earthquake and
vulcanicity.
Module – 2 : Geomorphology
General degradation processes : processes of rock weathering and their effects
on landform; fluvial processes and land forms; Glacial processes and landforms;
fluvio-glacial landforms : Aeolian processes and landforms.
Module – 3 Geomorphology and structure

Basic concepts of geomorphology : landforms on granite and basalt; land forms
on limestone; development of river network and land forms on uniclinal and
folded structures.
Module – 4 : Theories of geomorphology

Normal cycle of erosion by W.M. Davis; views of W. Penck on normal cycle of
erosion; Cycle of pediplanation by L.C.King; dynamic equilibrium theory by J.T.
Hack.
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Books & Recommended
1. Singh Savindra ((1998) : Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.
2. Singh Savindra (2012-13) : Bhoo-Akriti Vigyan, Vasundhara Prakashan
Gorakhpur.
3. Ahmad Enayat (2004) : Geomorphology, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Dayal P. (2000) : A Text Book of Geomorphology, Shukla Book Depot,
Patna.
5. Gautam Alka (2009) : Geomorphology, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.
6. Prasad Gayatri (2012) : Bhoo – Akriti Vigyan, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.
7. Sharma Hari Shankar & Kumar Pramila (1997) : Bhoo-Akriti Vigyan,
Madhya Pradesh Hindi Granth Academy .
8. Thornbury William D. (2002) : Principles of Geomorphology, CBS
Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
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CORE COURSE (P) -1 [CC (P)-1]
PRACTICAL
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. 60
1) Hythergraph and climograph and their interpretation [10]
2) Weather maps of India (Published by the Indian Meteorological [10]

Department for July and January), Interpretation of weather map.
3) Methods of Data Collection & Sampling. [10]
4) Statistical Methods : Mean, Median and Mode. [10]
5) Note Book + Regularity. [10]
6) Viva – Voce [10]
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1. Sharma J.P. (2004) : Prayogik Bhoogal, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
2. Singh R.L., Singh Rana P.B. (2002) : Elements of Practical Geography,

Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Mamoriya Chaturbhuj & Jain Sheshmal: Man-Chitrankan Evam Prayogik

Bhoogol, Sahitya Bhawan, Agra.
4. Sarkar Ashish (2015) : Practical Geography, A. Systematic Approach,

Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Singh R.L. & Singh Rana P.B. (2013) : Prayogatmak Bhoogol Ke Mool
Tatwa, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
6. Chauhan P.R. & Surat Ram (1998); Prayogatmak Bhoogol, Vasundhara

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SECOND SEMESTER – TOTAL 20 CREDITS
CORE COURSE -3 [CC-3]
CORE – 3 (Theory) Contemporary Issues in Geography
Module 1 :
Introduction to contemporary issues in geography : Meaning and definition of
contemporary issues; Nature of contemporary issues in geography ; Importance
of study of contemporary issues in geography.
Module 2 :
Physical (Geomorphic/Climatic /Oceanic/Biological) issues :
causes and effects of
a) Landslides; Weathering; earthquakes;

b) Floods; draughts; cyclones; ozone depletion;
c) Tsunamis ; EI Nino and La Nina; marine Pollution;
d) Deforestation; forest fire; epidemics ; watershed management.
Module 3 :
Human (Population/Economic /Social)
Causes and effects of
a) Over population ; migration ; Energy Crisis;

b) Poverty; Regional disparity; Exploitation of resources;
c) Terrorism; Conflicts due to race, religion and caste; HIV/AIDS;
Unemployment.
Module 4 :
Modern theme in Geography :
a) Applied geography, sustainable development.
b) Climate change, global warming – international efforts and response.
c) Basic indicators of human and gender development; social inequality as
constraint of development.
d) Population growth, malnutrition, food security and hunger, morbidity and
mortality.
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1. Hanks Revel R. (1993) : Contemporary Issues in Geography, Oklahoma

State University, US.
2. Hegi P.S. (2010-2011) : Paristhitiki Evam Peryavaran Bhoogol, Rustogi

Publications, Meerut.
3. Dhaliwal G.S. Sangha G.S., Ralhan P.K. (1998) : Fundamentals of

Environmental Science, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
4. Garg H.S. : Contemporary Issues in Geography ¼Hkqxksy esa ledkyhu eqn~ns½

SB PD Publications.
5. Melvin Album : Geography and Contemporary Issues : Studies of relevant

problems.
6. Singh Savindra (2003) : Environmental Geography (Peryavaran Bhoogol in

Hindi) Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
7. Gautam Alka (2015) : Sansadhan Evam Peryavaran, Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allhabad.
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CORE COURSE -4 [CC-4]
CORE – 4 (Theory) Human Geography

Module 1 :
Meaning, nature and scope of Human Geography; Concept of Human
Geography ; Man-Environment relationship; determinism, possiblism and neo-
determinism.
Module 2 :
Evolution of man; Classification & characteristics of races and their broad
distribution; Human adaptation to environment : Eskimo, Masai and Bushman;
Primitive people of Jharkhand : Santhal, Oraon and Munda.
Module 3 :
Growth of population; Distribution of population; Major human agglomerations;
Types of migration; Trends of Urbanization.
Module 4 :
Rural settlements : characteristics, types and regional pattern: Urban
settlements ; evolution and classification ; Rural houses in India: Types
classification and regional pattern.
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1. Kaushik S.D. (2005-2006) : Manav Bhoogol, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
2. Maurya S.D. (2010) : Manav Bhoogol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
3. Singh B.N. (2006) : Manav Bhoogol, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
4. Singh L.R. (2009) : Fundamentals of Human Geography, Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad.
5. Hussain Majid (2012) : Human Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
6. Negi Balbir Singh (1985-1986) : Human Geography An Ecological

Approach, Kedar Nath Ram Nath, Meerut.
7. Gurjar Ramkumar & Jat B.C. (2004) : Manav Bhoogal, Punchsheel

Prakashan, Jaipur.
8. Rao B.P. & Shrivastava V.K. (2007) : Manav Bhoogol, Vasundhara

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CORE COURSE (P) -2 [CC (P)-2]
PRACTICAL
1) i) Construction of Scale : Simple, Diagonal and Comparative [10]
ii) Simple Cartograms, Bar, Pie, Dot
2) Study of Topographical maps of India of Hilly and plain areas in

respect : [15]
i) Relief
ii) Drainage
iii) Settlement
iv) Communication Transportation & Communication.
3) Climatic Diagram : [15]
i) Simple Wind Rose Diagram

ii) Compound Wind Rose Diagram
4) Note Book + Regularity [10]
5) Viva- Voce [10]
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3. Mamoriya Chaturbhuj & Jain Sheshmal: Man Chitrankan Evam Prayogik


Tatva, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.

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THIRD SEMESTER-TOTAL 26 CREDITS
CORE COURSE (P) -5 [CC -5 ]
CORE -5 (Theory) Climatology and Oceanography
Module – 1 :
Atmosphere – Structure, composition : Insolation, Heat Balance, inversion of
temperature, Factors affecting the horizontal distribution of temperature
atmospheric pressure – Vertical and horizontal distribution.
Module – 2 :
Wind – General Circulation, Planetary winds, Seasonal winds. Air masses,
Fronts, jet stream, Koppen’s climatic classification, Factors of climate change.
Module – 3 :
General distribution of land and sea hypsographic curve, Zones of ocean bottom
accounting to depth, continental slope, deep sea plain & ocean deeps. Bottom
relief of Atlantic & Indian oceans, horizontal & vertical distribution of
temperature in ocean oceanic routes.
Module – 4 :
Composition of sea water – Salinity – horizontal distribution in open ocean,
Enclosed & partially enclosed sea. Oceanic circulation, factors controlling
oceanic circulation in Atlantic & Indian oceans.
Waves & tides : Types of waves & tides, Ocean deposits; terrigenous & pelagic
deposits, distribution; coral reefs.
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1. Singh Savindra (2015) : Jalvayu Vigyan,Pravalika Publication, Allahabad.
2. Singh Savindra (2012) : Climatology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
3. Critchfield Howard J.(1995) : General Climatology, Prentice Hall of India,

New Delhi.
4. Lal D.S. (2002) : Jalvayu Vigyan, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad

(Book in Hindi English both)
5. Lal D.S. (2010) : Oceanography, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.

(Book in Hindi & English both)
6. Singh Savindra (2011) : Oceanography, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad. (Book in Hindi & English both)
7. Siddhartha K. (2009) : Oceanography, A Brief Introduction, Kisalaya

Publications Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
8. Sharma R.C. & Vatal M. (2009) ; Oceanography, Chaitanya Publishing

House, Allahabad.
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CORE -6 (Theory) Geography of India
Module – 1 :
India ; structure and physiography, drainage (peninsular and extra peninsular),
Origin of Monsoon and climatic regions. Edaphic and biotic regions of India;
Indian forests and their economics importance.
Module – 2 :
Agriculture system in India, cropping pattern, divide India into intensive
agricultural regions (as per ICAR); green revolution and its consequences
industries : cotton, sugar, mineral based: iron and steel, cement, industries,
transport; surface, water and air.
Module – 3 :
Minerals : distribution of iron ore, bauxite, manganese, atomic minerals, power
resource – coal, petroleum, wind energy in India.
Region of geography : Middle Ganga plain, Lower Ganga plain, Chhotanagpur

plateau.
Module – 4 :
Studies of Geographical problems
Problems of unrealiability or rainfall; problem of soil erosion and its mitigation;

problems of development (land acquisition), displacement and rehabilitation;
problem of slum and urban rehabilitation in India.
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1. Mamoria Chaturbhuj Evam Mahato Bhoopal Kumar (2010) : Bharat Ka

Bhoogol, Jharkhand Ka Pradeshik Bhoogol Sahitiya Publications, Agra.
2. Chauhan V.S. & Gautam Alka (2003-2004) : Bharat, Bharatvarsh Ka

Vistrit Bhoogol, Rustogi Publication, Meerut.
3. Khullar D.R. (2006) : India, A comprehensive Geography, Kalyani

Publishers, New Delhi (In Hindi & English both)
4. Gautam Alka (2013) : Bharat Ka Brihad Bhoogol , Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
5. Sharma T.C. (2013) : Economic Geography of India, Rawat Publications,

Jaipur.
6. Singh Gopal (2007) : Bharat Ka Bhoogol (Geography of India), Atmaram and

Sons, Delhi (In Hindi & English both)
7. Mamoria C.B. : Economic & Commercial Geography of India, Shivalal

Agarwal & Company, Agra.
8. Tiwari R.C. (2012) : Bharat Ka Bhoogal, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
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CORE -7 (Theory) Geography of Jharkhand
Module – 1 :
Structural and Relief, drainage pattern, forest resources and its economic
importance.
Module – 2 :
Agriculture : irrigation, types and distribution, major crops ;
Population : growth, distribution & density;
Population composition : age & Sex ratio, rural-urban.
Module – 3 :
Resources : natural resource : soil, water, mineral resources : (Coal, uranium)
Distribution and development, conventional and non-conventional energy
resources, major hydel power projects – thermal power plants.
Module – 4 :
Educational development and structure of education in Jharkhand. House types
of tribal villages in south Chhotanagpur.
Transport : Roads and Railways and development of tourism, eco-tourism in

Jharkhand.
Economy and habitats of Santhal, Oraons & Munda.

Social, economic and environmental problems of Jharkhand.
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Books Recommended :
1. Singh Sunil Kumar (2014) : Jharkhand Paridrishya, Crown Publications,

Ranchi.
2. Singh Sunil Kumar (2005) : Inside Jharkhand, Crown Publications,

Ranchi.
3. Tiwari Ram Kumar (2009) : Jharkhand Ka Bhoogol, Rajesh Publications,

New Delhi.
4. Kumar Shyam (2004) : Jharkhand : Ek Vistrit Adhyayan, Safal

Prakashan, New Delhi.
5. Sinha V.N.P. & Singh L.K.P. (2003) : Jharkhand Land and People, Rajesh
Publications, New Delhi.
6. Oraon Prakash Chandra (2003) : Land and people of Jharkand,

Jharkhand Tribal Welfare Research Institute, Ranchi.
7. Sharma Bimla Charan & Vikram Kirti (2006) : Jharkhand Ki Janyatiyan,

Crown Publications, Ranchi.
8. Mahto Bhoopal Kumar (2005) : Jharkhand Ek Adhyayan, Sahitya Bhawan

Publications, Agra.
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CORE COURSE (P) – 3 [CC (P)-3]
PRACTICAL
6 Credits (Teaching 6 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M.90
1) History & Techniques of Cartography [10]
2) Map Projection : [20]
i) Cylindrical equal – Area and equidistance.

ii) Zenithal Equal – Area and Equidistance.
iii) Conical projection with one and two standard Parallels.
3) Instrumental Survey : [20]
i) Plane Table Survey : Radiation and intersection

ii) Prismatic Compass Survey : Open and Close Traverse.
4) Lorenz Curve, Poly Linear Graph, Triangular Diagram [20]
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1. Sharma J.P. (2004) : Prayogik Bhoogol, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
2. Singh R.L. & Singh P.B. (2013) : Prayogatmak Bhoogol Ke Mool Tatva,
3. Singh Gopal : Map Work and Practical Geography, Vikas Publishing

House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Kanetkar T.P. & Kulkarni S.V. (1993) : Surveying and Levelling, Pune
Vidyarthi Griha Prakashan, Pune.
5. Sarkar Ashis (2015) : Practical Geography a systematic approach, orient

Blackswan Pvt. Ltd. , New Delhi.
6. Singh R.L. & Singh P.B.(2002) : Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani

Publishers, New Delhi.
7. Chauhan P.R. & Surat Ram (1998) : Prayogatmak Bhoogol, Vasundhara

8. Mamoria Chaturbhuj and Jain Shesmal; Man Chitrankan Evam Prayogik

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THIRD SEMESTER
SEC-1
EMERGING TRENDS IN GEOGRAPHY
F.M. : 35
Module -1 :
Progress in physical Geography : Progress in Geomorphology, recent

advances in meteorology and Climatology.
Module – 2 :
Progress in Human Geography : Recent advances in Population Geography,

Rural Settlements and development, Progress in transport Geography.
Module – 3 :
Health Pathology and well being : Definition, Linkages with environment,
Diseases and their regional pattern, Health hazards and Biotic treatments.
Internal Assessment/ Practical
1. Project work/Report on a relevant topic from the prescribed

syllabus allotted by the HOD. [10]
2. Viva – Voce based on project work. [05]
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1. Deo Sunil (2011) : Bhoo-Akriti Vigyan, Vishva Bharti Publications, New

Delhi.
3. Maurya S.D. (2013) : Jansankhya Bhoogol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
4. Dixit Ramesh Dutt (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ka Vikas, Prentis Hall of

India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Smch Michael, Elisabeth D.R. and Margaret Carrel (2017) : The Guilford
Press, New Yark London.
6. Ojha N.N. & Singh Sanjay Kumar : Vaikalpik Bhoogal, Cronikal

Publications (Pra) Ltd.
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FOURTH SEMESTER – TOTAL 26 CREDITS
CORE – 8 (Theory) Economic Geography
Module – 1 :
Meaning and approach to Economic geography ; main concept of Economic

Geography; Resources : Concept and Classification; resource conservation.
Module – 2 :
Natural resources : soil, forest and water; mineral resources : iron ore and
bauxite : power resources : Coal and petroleum; principal crops : wheat, rice
and cotton.
Module – 3 :
Agricultural regions of the world (whittlesey) ; theory of agriculture location (Von
thunen); Theory of industrial location (weber); major industries : iron and
steel, and cotton textiles.
Module – 4 :
World transportation : Major trans-continental railways and sea routes; WTO
and International trades; patterns and trends; major trade blocks : ECC,
ASEAN; Effect of Globalization on development of countries.
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1. Gautam Alka (2017) : Aarthik Bhoogol Ke Mool Tatva, Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad.
2. Guha J.K. & Chattoraj P.R. (2001) : A new approach to Economic

Geography, the World Press Pvt.Ltd. (Cacutta) Kolkata.
3. Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Sharma B.L. (2012) : Aarthik Bhoogol , Sahitya

Bhawan Publications, Agra.
4. Saxena H.M. (2013) : Economic Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
5. Roy Prithwish *2017) : Economic Geography, A Study of Resources, New

Central Book Agency (P) Ltd.,London.
6. Hartshorn Truman A. & Alexander John W. (2005) Economic Geography ,

Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
7. Jain P. : Aarthik Bhoogol Ki Samiksha, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
8. Singh Kashi Nath & Siddiqui A.R. (2012) : Economics Geography, Prayag
Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
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CORE – 9 (Theory) Environmental Geography

4 Credits (teaching 4 hour per week and minimum 49 teaching hours) F.M.70
Module : 1
Definition and scope of Environmental geography; meaning and components of

environment.
Module : 2
Ecology, Eco-System and soil system:
i) Definition and scope of ecology

ii) Meaning, types, structure, component and functioning of eco-system.
iii) Meaning and components of soil system.
Module : 3
Environmental degradation and pollution
i) Meaning and causes of environmental degradation.

ii) Meaning, sources and causes of air and water pollution.
Module : 4
Environmental issues
i) Depletion of ozone layer, ecological significance of ozone, protection

of ozone layer.
ii) Acid rain – causes and effects.
iii) A detailed account of the concept of global warming, environmental

programmes and policies – global, national and local levels.
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1. Singh Savindra (2003) : Environmental Geography Prayag Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad, (In Hindi & English both) (In Hindi Paryavaran
Bhoogal)
2. Daliwal G.S. ; Sangha G.S. & Ralhan P.K. (1998) : Fundamentals of

Environmental Science, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Negi P.S. (2010-2011) : Paristhitiki Evam Paryavaran Bhoogol, Rustogi

4. Saxena H.M. (2004) : Environmental Geography, Rawat Publications,

Jaipur.
5. Prasad Gayatri & Nowtiyal Rajesh (2012) : Paryavaran Bhoogol, Sharda

6. Chandna R.C. (2006) : Environmental Geography, Kalyani Publishers,

New Delhi.
7. Tiwari Ram Kumar : Paryavaran Adhyayan, Laxmi Publications (Pra.)

Limited, Ranchi.
8. Siddhartha K. (2013) : Ecology & Environment, Kisalaya Publications Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi.
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CORE – 10 (Theory) Geography of Travel and Tourism
4 Credits (teaching 4 hour per week and minimum 49 teaching hours) F.M.70
Module : 1
Nature and scope: definition and nature ; scope and extent; concept of tourism –
factors affecting tourism development- physical & cultural.
Module : 2
Classification of tourism :
(A) National, International, Domestic
(B) Time of travel – long haul, holiday tourists, day trippers.
(C) Travel distance : Global, continental, regional and local.
(D) Number of tourists – individual, groups.
(E) Purpose – Recreation, heritage, nature, religious, health, sports.
Role of Accommodation in tourism :

Accommodation types
1. Hotels, motels, inn, Saraies, dharamshala.
2. Govt. accommodation, tourism homes.
3. Youth hostels, cottages, tents, caravans
4. Rail Yatribhavan, House Boats.
5. Private accommodation and unrecognized accommodations.
Module – 3
Role of transportation in tourism
(A) Mode of transportation – Air, Road, Rail, Waterways.

(B) Agencies and Guides –
1) World organization, national organizations.

2) Private agencies – national, international
3) Role of guides in tourism.
4) Licensing and re-organization of guides.
5) Training programme of guides.
Impact of tourism : (A) economic impact (B) physical and environmental impacts
(C) socio-culture impacts.
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Module – 4
Development and planning :
(A) Levels of planning : international level planning, national level planning,

Regional and Local Planning.
(B) Tourism Planning in India

a) Development of tourism in India and Jharkhand
b) Tourism Policies of India and Jharkhand.
Case studies of major tourist centers of Jharkhand (at least four major tourist
Centers)
Books recommended :-
(1) Kapur Bimal Kumar (2012) : Prayatan Bhoogol, Vishwa Bharti

(2) Prasad Kamla & Sraban Prasenjit, Tourism in Jharkhand, Rajesh

(3) Pathan A.M. Thigale S.S. (2000) : Contributions to Enviornmental Geo-

-Science, Aravali Books International (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
(4) Srivastava V.K. & Rao B.P. (2010) Paryavaran Aur Paristhitiki,
Vasundhara, Gorakhapur.
(5) Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Singh Komal; Paryatan Ka Bhoogol, SBPD

Publications, Agra.
(6) Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Singh Komal : Yatra Evam Paryatan Ka Bhoogol
SBPD Publications, Agra.
(7) Baghla Sunil : Tourism Geography.
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CORE COURSE (P) – 4 [CC (P) – 4]
PRACTICAL
6 Credits (Teaching 6 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. :90
1) Types of Cartographic symbols and their uses : [15]
i) Points (dots, proportional, circles and spheres diagram).

ii) Line - Isopleths
iii) Area – Choropleth Representing population, agriculture, industry
and transport data representing of population (distribution, density,
growth); land use and cropping pattern.
2) Statistical Method : [15]
i) Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles

ii) Measures of dispersion or variation : Mean deviation,
Standard deviation.
3) Geographical Excursion of any part of India & preparation of [30]

environmental report of visited area. The study should include
the characteristics of land form, climate, drainage, land use,
economic activities, settlements.
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5. Sarkar Ashish (2015) : Practical Geography a systematic approach, orient




Bhoogol Sahitya Bhawan, Agra.
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FOURTH SEMESTER
SEC -2
FIELD WORK IN GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY
F.M.: 35
Module : 1
Field work in Geographical study : Historical development of field work in

Geography, Data and Ethics of field work, Defining the field and identifying the
case study – Rural, Urban, Physical, Human and Enviornmental.
Module : 2
Field Technique : Merits, Demerits and selection of the appropriate technique
observation, Questionnaire, interview , space surveying or other techniques.
Module : 3
Designing the field report : Aims objectives, methodology analysis interpretation
and writing the report
Internal Assessment / Practical F.M.: 15

Field Survey
1. The students have to prepared a project work based on a comprehensive
field survey of an area with specific problems allotted by the HOD.
2. Viva – Voce based on project work.
32
Books Recommended
1. Sinha M.M.P. & Bala Seema (2012) : Uchh Cartography, Sharda Pustak
Bhawan, Allahabad.
3. Saha Pijushkanti & Basu Partha (2011) : Advanced Practical Geography,

Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata.
4. Ray Parasnath & Ray C.P. (2012-13) : Ansandhan Parichay, Laxmi

Narayan Agarwal, Agra.
5. Bajpayee S.R. (2002) : Samajik Ansandharn Tatha Servekshan, Kitab

Ghar, Kanpur.
6. Fariya B.R. (2012) : Shodh Padhhatiyan, Sahitya Bhawan, Publications,

Agra.
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FIFTH SEMESTER – TOTAL 24 CREDITS
CORE – 11 (Theory) Geography of Asia
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. 70
Module - 1 :
Significance of Geographical Location : Physiography, Climate, Drainage

System; major forests type; Soil types and Classification.
Module - 2 :
Agricultural Production : Rice and Wheat, Rubber, Tea and Coffee, Sugar Cane
Jute.
Mineral and Energy Resources : Iron Ore, Manganese, Tin, Bauxite , Coal,
Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Module – 3 :
Industrial Production and Distribution : Iron and Steel, Cotton Textile and
Automobile.
Transport : Major Road, Railway, Waterways, Airways and Pipeline Networks.
Module – 4 :
Population : Distribution, Density, Growth and Population Problem.
Functions and Importance : ASEAN, SAARC, AFTA and OPEC.
34
Books Recommended :
1. Mamoria Chaturbhuj (1999) : Asia Ka Bhoogol, Sahitya Bhawan

Publishers, Agra.
2. Stamp L. Dudley, (1967) : Asia A Regional and Economic Geography, B.I.

Publications Pvt Ltd. , New Delhi.
3. Rao B.P. & Statpathi D.P. (1997) : Asia Ki Bhowgolik Samiksha,

Vasundhara Prakashan, Gorakhpur.
4. Stamp L. Dudley (1974) : Asia Ka Bhoogol, Central Book Dipo, Allahabad.
5. Rao B.P. & Sharma Nagendra Kumar (2008) : Vishva Ka Chetriya

Bhoogol, Vassundhara Prakashan, Gorakhpur.
6. Mamoriya Chaturbhuj & Maheshvari Deepak (2012) : Vishva Ka

Pradeshik Bhoogol, Sahitya Bhawan, Publications, Agra.
7. Manku Singh Darshan (2010) : A Regional Geography of the World,

8. Singh Devendra Prasad & Kumari Poonam (2018) : Adhunik Asia Ka

Brihad Bhoogol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
35
CORE – 12 (Theory) Northern Continents
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. 70
Module - 1 :
North America : Relief of North America, Natural Vegetation, Population of North

America, Cotton Textile Industry and Iron – Steel Industry.
Module – 2
Europe : Physiographic division of Europe, Climate, Demographic pattern of
Europe, Industrial Development and regions, Inland waterways of Europe.
Module - 3
Industrial region of Japan, Fruit Cultivation around Mediterranean Sea, Trans-
Siberian Railway, Panama Canal Route, Suez Canal Route.
Module – 4
Location of Iron and Steel Industry in U.S.A. and U.K., Wheat belt of Columbia
basin, Coal resources of Europe, Regional Study of New England Region &
British Isles.
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Books Recommended
1. Sharma Banvari Lal & Sharma N. Kumar (1979) : Uttari America, Shivlal
Agarwal and Company, Agra.
2. Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Jain S.M. (1990-) : Bharat Evam Uttari America,
Sahitya Bhawan, Agra.
3. Shrivastava. V.K. & Shrivastava Kum Kum Rani (1998) : Sanyuktt Rajya
America Ka Bhowgolik Swaroop, Vasundhara Prakashan, Gorakhpiur.
4. Saxena Hari Mohan, Saxena Rahul & Saxena Puja (2006-2007) : Vishva
Ka Pradeshik Bhoogol, Rustogi Publicatiouns, Meerut.
5. Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Maheshwari Deepak (2012) : Vishva Ka

Pradfeshik Bhoogol, Sahitya Bhawan Publications, Agra.
6. Tikka R.N., Bali P.K. & Sekhon M.S. (2005) : World Regional Geography,
New Academic Publishing Co., Jalandhar.
7. Tiwari Vishvanath : Asia Ka Bhowgolik Suaroop, Shivlal Agarwal and

Company, Agra.
8. Mamoria Chaturbhuj (1999) : Asia Ka Bhoogol, Sahitya Bhawan

Publications, Agra.
37
CORE COURSE (P) – 5 [CC (P) – 5]
PRACTICAL
i) Sinusoidal – Simple and Interrupted

ii) Conical : Polyconic and Bonne’s
iii) Cylindrical – Gall’s and Mercators.
2) Construction of Geological Cross Section of Simple Geological maps

and their Interpretation. [10]
3) Drawing of Profiles : Serial, Composite, Projected & superimposed [10]
38



7. Chauhan P.R. & Surat Ram (1998) : Prayogatmak Bhoogol Vasundhara


Bhoogol Sahitya Bhawan, Agra.
39
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE -1 (DSE-1)
THEORY Disaster Management

Module – 1 :
Disasters : definition and concepts : hazards, disasters, risk and vulnerability;
classification.
Module – 2 :
Disaster in India : (A) flood : Causes, impact, distribution and mapping;
landslide : causes, impact, distribution and mapping; Drought : causes,
impact, distribution and mapping.
Module – 3 :
Disaster in India : (B) earthquake and tsunami : Causes, impact, distribution
and mapping; Cyclone : causes, impact, distribution and mapping; Manmade
disasters causes, impact, distribution and mapping.
Module - 4
Responses and mitigation to disasters : mitigation and preparedness, NDMA
and NIDM; indigenous knowledge and community–based disaster management;
do’s and don’ts during disasters.
40
1. Singh Savindra & Singh Jeetendra (2013) : Disaster Management,

Pravalika Publications, Allahabad.
2. Garg H.S. (2015) : Aapda Prabandhan, S.B.P.D Publications, Aapda.
3. Mondal Debabrata & Basu Debabrata (2020) : Disaster Management

Concept and Approaches, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
4. Shukl Chandra Prakash (2019) : Apada Prabandhan, Aavishkar

Publishers.
5. Sharma Varun Dutt Pandey SK & Sharma Vimal Kumar : Environmental

Education and Disaster Management, CBS Publishers and distributors.
6. Sharma S.C. (2018) : Disaster Management, Khanna Books Publisher.
7. Burnval Mahesh Kumar : Apapda Avam Apda Prabhandhan, Cosmos

Publication.
8. Singh Savindra (2003) : Paryavaran Bhoogol, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
41
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE P-1 (DSE-P 1)
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M. =30
1) Project Work / Report on relevant topics pertaining to

disaster management, Preferable on any major disaster
in the world (natural or manmade) [15]
2) Project : File + Regularity [10]
42
THEORY Rural Development

Module – 1 :
Defining development : Inter–dependence of Urban and rural sectors of the
Economy, need for rural development, Ghandhian concept of rural development.
Module – 2 :
Rural economic base : agriculture and allied sectors, seasonality and need for
expanding non-farm activities.
Module – 3 :
Area based approach to rural development : drought prone area progammes,
PMGSY.
Module – 4
Target group approach to rural development : SJSY (Integrated rural
development programme). Provision of services physical and socio-economic
access to elementary education and primary health care and micro credit.
43
1. Singh Katar (2011) : Gramin Vikas , Rawat Publications.
2. Singh Dharmendra (2017) : Panchayati Raj Evam Gramin Vikas, Rawat

Publications.
3. Singh Katar & Shishodia Anil (2011) : Gramin Vikas : Siddhant, Neetiyan
Evam Prabandh Rawat Publications.
4. Swami HR & Gupta B.P. : Gramin Vikas & Sahkarita, RBD Publication,
Jaipur.
5. Patel Rajesh : Gramin Vikas Ki Rooprekha, Rawat Prakashan.
6. Babel Basanti Lal (2020) : Panchayati Raj Evam Gramin Vikas Yojnayen,
Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy Publisher.
7, Chand Mahesh & Puri Vinay Kumar (1990) : Regional planning in India,
Allied Publishers Limited, New Delhi.
8. Chand R.C. (2013) : Pradeshik Niyojan Tatha Vikas, Kalyani Publishers,

New Delhi.
44
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE P-2 (DSE P-2)
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M. =30
1) Project work /report on relevant topics pertaining to rural

Development in India, preferable, on any flagship programme of the
Government of India or the state government (Jharkhand) [15]
2) Project File + Regularity [10]
3) Viva – Voce [05)
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SIXTH SEMESTER – TOTAL 24 CREDITS
CORE -13 (Theory) Bio Geography

4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. : 70
Module : 1
Definition, Scope & importance of Bio-Geography and its relation with other
sciences, development of Bio-Geography – View of different Geographers;
Hydrological cycle.
Module : 2
Ecology and Ecosystem; Energy flow in Ecosystem; Ecological factors of the land
and their effects on plants animals; Dispersal of plants and animals. Bio-
geochemical cycles.
Module : 3
Concepts of Biomes, Ecotone and community, Forest Biomes, Grassland
Biomes, Desert Biomes, National Parks and Sanctuaries in India and
Jharkhand.
Module : 4
Climate as determinant of Bio-Resources; Bio-diversity-degradation and
sustainable conservation; Factors of soil formation, Factors of soil erosion and
its conservation. Present status of soil in India, Development and management
of barren lands in India.
46
1. Singh Savindra (2016) : Jaio Bhoogol, Pravalika Publications , Allahabad.
2. Pachauli Sarojni & Dubey Rajeshwari (2005) : Jaio Bhoogol, Madhya

Pradesh Academy, Bhopal.
3. Thomas Samuel & Siddnartha K. (2007): Biosphere : A Geography of Life,

Kisalaya Publications Pvt. Ltd. , New Delhi.
4. Siddhartha K. (2013) : Ecology & Enivornment, Kisalay Publications Pvt.

Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Rao B.P. & Shrivastava V.K. (2006) : Paryavaran our Paristhitiki,

Vasundhara Prakashan, Gorakhpur.
6. Negi P.S. (2010-11) : Paristhitiki Evam Paryavaran Bhoogal, Rustogi

7. Karmondy Edward J. (2009) : Concept of Ecology, PHI learning Private

Ltd.., New Delhi.
8. Prasad Gayatri & Nautiyal Rajesh (2012) : Paryavaran Bhoogal, Sharda

47
CORE -14 (Theory) Southern Continents

Module : 1
South America : Physiography, Agriculture, Demographic Set-up and regional

study of Brazil.
Module – 2
Austalia and New Zealand : General account of the Physiography, Dairy farming
and Demographic set-up ; detailed regional study of New Zealand.
Module – 3
Africa : Physiography, Agriculture, Grasslands (Savanna) and desert
environment, Regional account of Egypt.
Module – 4
Geographical Account of Argentina, South Africa, Social and cultural aspects of
Bushman, hotentot, Maori and Bora.
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Books Recommended :
1. Bharadawaj O.P. (1964) : Three Southern continents, premier Publishing Co.
New Delhi.
2. Singh Jagdish Rao Bachha Prasad & Singh Rambali (1998): Teen Dakshini
Mahadweap, Vasundhara Prakashan Gorakhpur.
3. Jain S.M. & Mamoria Chaturbhuj (1999) : Bhowgolik Chintan Evam Teen
Dakshini Mahadweep, Sahitya Bhawan, Publishers , Agra
4. Manku Singh Drashan (2009) : A Regional Gegography of the World, Kalyani

5. Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Maheshwari Deepak (2012) : Vishva Ka Pradeshik

Bhoogal, Sahitya Bhawan Publication, Agra.
6. Saxena Harimohan & Saxena Rahul & Saxena Puja (2006-2007) Visva Ka
Pradeshik Bhoogol, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
7. Gautam Alka (2007) : World Geography, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.
8. Hussain Majix (2008) : World Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
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CORE COURSE – (P) -6 [CC(P) -6]
PRACTICAL
1. i) Scatter diagram [10]

ii) Correlation and regression analysis.
iii) Application of G.I.S., Remote Sensing and Air-Photography.
2. Instrumental Survey : [15]
i) Dumpy Level Survey

ii) Indian Clinometer
3. Project on Environmental Awareness [15]
4. Note Book + Regularity [10]
5. Viva – Voce [10]
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THEORY Scientific Research in Geography

Module – 1 :
Research in Geography : Meaning of Research, History of Geographical
Research, Objectives & Purpose of Research. Trends of Research.
Module – 2 :
Approaches & Tools : Approaches of Scientific Research, Type of Research &
Tools of Research.
Module – 3 :
Research Methods & Methodology : Hypothesis, Significance of Research,
Review of Literature, Research Design, Data Collection & Analysis.
Module – 4 :
Scientific Report Writing : Techniques of Scientific Report Writing, Criteria of
good Research, Problems Researchers are facing in India.
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Books Recommended :
1. Sulaiman Md. and Kumar Dinesh (2010-11) :- Manovigyan, Samajshastra

Tatha Shiksha Me Shodh Vidhiyan General Book Agency, Patna.
2. Gupta S.P. (2014) : Anusandhan Sandarshika, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
3. Phariya B.L. (2012) : Shodh Paddhatiyan Sahitya Bhawan Publications,

Agra.
4. Kothari C.R. (2004): Research Methodology, New Age International (P)

Limited Publishers, New Delhi.
5. Shrivastava D.N. : Anusandhan Vidhiyan, Sahitya Prakashan, Agra.
6. Roy Parasnath & Roy C.P. (2013-14) : Anushandhan Parichai Lakshmi

Narain Agarwal Prakashan, Agra.
7. Sarangi Prasant (2010) : Research Methodology Taxmann Publications (P)

Ltd., New Delhi.
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DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE –P-2 (DSE- (P)-2)
PRACTICAL
Extensive Field Work
Group – A
The students will choose a Geographical problem related to environment
Or society and prepare a Research project based on scientific
methodology. [20]
Group -B
Viva Voce based on the above research Project. [10]
54
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 4 (DSE -4)
PRACTICAL
Extensive Field Work
Group – A
The Students have to prepared a project work based on a
Comprehensive field survey of an area with specific problem
Allotted by the H.O.D. [70]
Group -B
Viva Voce based on project work. [30]
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SCHEME FOR CBCS IN
B.A. HONS. (GE) AND B.A. PROGRAM (DSC) GEOGRAPHY
Semester Courses Paper Marks
GE/DSC-1A Introduction of Geography 70 (4)
GE/DSC (P)-2A Practical 30 (2)
GE/DSC-1B Geomorphology 70 (4)
GE/DSC (P)-2B Practical 30 (2)
GE/DSC-1C India & Jharkhand 70 (4)
GE/DSC (P)-2C Practical 30 (2)
SEC -1 Emerging Trends in Geography 35 (2)
SEC -1 Internal Assessment /Practical 15 =50
GE/DSC-1D Climatology and Oceanography 70 (4)
GE/DSC (P)-2D Practical 30 (2)
SEC -2 Field work in Geographical 35 (2)
Study
DSE – 1A Disaster Management/Rural 70 (4)
Development
DSE (P)-2A Practical 30 (2)
GE-1 Introduction to Geography 70
GE-1 (P) Practical 30
SEC – 3 Cartographic Techniques and 35 (2)
Maps
SEC -3 Internal Assessment/Practical 15 =50
DSE – 1B Climatic change : Vulnerability 70 (4)
& Adaptation
DSE (P) – 2 B Practical 30 (2)
GE-2 Geomorphology 70
GE-2 (P) Practical 30
SEC – 4 Regional Planning and 35 (2)
Development
SEC -4 Internal Assessment/Practical 15 =50
DSE- 3B Tour & Project 100 (6)
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FIRST SEMESTER
GENERIC ELECTIVE /DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
COURSE – 1A (GE/DSC-1A)
GE/DSC-1A (Theory) Introduction to Geography

F.M.: 70
Module – 1 :
classification of Sciences, concept of space and concept of landscape (Regional
cultural).
Module – 2 :
Module – 3 :
Methods and Techniques in Geography – Quantitative, Behavioural, Radical,
Module – 4 :
Geographical knowledge and people – Career in Geography, noted Indian
Relationship.
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Allahabad.

3. Jain M.M. (2012) : Bhowgolik Chintan Evam Vidhitantra Sahitya Bhawan

Publications, Agra.

Gorakhpur.

6. Singh D.P. (2013) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ki Samiksha Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad.

Jaipur.
8. Shrivasta V.K. (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ke Adhar, Vasundhara

58
COURSE (P) – 2A (GE/DSC-(P) -2A)
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (Teaching 2 hours per week minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M.: 30
1) Hythergraph and Climograph and their interpretation. [10]
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SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE – 1 B (GE/DSC-1B)
GE/DSC-1B (Theory) GEOMORPHOLOGY
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 Teaching Hours) F.M. : 70

and structural evolution; Isostasy : theories of Airy and Pratt; folds and faults –
vulcanicity.

folded structures.

Hack.
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Books & Recommended
1. Singh Savindra (1998) : Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.

Gorakhpur.

Patna.

Allahabad.

Allahabad.

8. Hornbury William D. (2002) : Principles of Geomorphology, CBS

62
COURSE (P) – 2B (GE/DSC-(P) -2B)
PRACTICAL
1) Simple Cartograms; Bar, Pie and Dot [05]
2) Study of Topographical maps of India of Hilly and Plain Areas [10]

In respect of :
i) Relief
ii) Drainage
iii) Settlement
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THIRD SEMESTER
COURSE – 1C (GE/DSC- 1C)
(GE/DSC-1C India and Jharkhand
Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. 70
Module – 1 :
India ; structure and physiography, drainage (peninsular and extra peninsular),
Origin of Monsoon and climatic regions. Edaphic and biotic regions of India;
Indian forests and their economic importance.
Module – 2 :
India : Minerals - distribution of iron ore, bauxite, manganese, atomic minerals,
power resource – coal, petroleum, wind energy in India.
Regional geography : Middle Ganga plain, Lower Ganga plain, Chhotanagpur
plateau.
Module – 3 :
Jharkhand : Structure and relief, climate, drainage pattern, forest resoures and
its economic importance.
Module – 4 :
Jharkhand : Agriculture :- types and distribution;
Population : Distribution & Density; Mineral Resources, Iron & Steel and
Cement Industries , Economy and habitat of Santhal, Oraon & Munda.
65
1. Mamoria Chaturbhuj Evam Mahato Bhoopal Kumar (2010) : Bharat Ka

Bhoogol, Jharkhand Ka Pradeshik Bhoogol Sahit, Sahitiya Bhawan
Publications, Agra.
2. Chauhan V.S. & Gautam Alka (2003-2004) : Bharat, Bharatvarsh Ka

Vistrit Bhoogol, Rustogi Publication Meerut.
3. Khullar D.R. (2006) : India, A comprehensive Geography, Kalyani

Publishers, New Delhi (In Hindi & English both)
4. Gautam Alka (2013) : Bharat Ka Brihad Bhoogol , Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
5. Singh Sunil Kumar (2014) : Jharkhand Paridrishya, Crown Publications,

Ranchi.
6. Singh Sunil Kumar (2005) : Inside Jharkhand, Crown Publications,

Ranchi.
7. Tiwari Ram Kumar (2009) : Jharkhand Ka Bhoogol, Rajesh Publications,

New Delhi.
8. Kumar Shyam (2004) : Jharkhand : Ek Vistrit Adhyayan, Safal

Prakashan, New Delhi.
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COURSE – (P) – 2C (GE/DSC-(P) - 2C)
PRACTICAL
i) Cylindrical equal – area and equidistance.

ii) Zenithal Equal – Area and Equidistance.
iii) Conical projection with one and two standard parallels.
2) Method of Data Collection [05]
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3. Singh Gopal : Map Work and Practical Geography Vikas Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.


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THIRD SEMESTER
SEC-1
EMERGING TRENDS IN GEOGRAPHY
F.M. : 35
Module -1 :
Progress in physical Geography : Progress in Geomorphology, recent

advances in meteorology and Climatology.
Module – 2 :
Progress in Human Geography : Recent advances in Population Geography,

Rural Settlements and development, Progress in transport Geography.
Module – 3 :
Health Pathology and well being : Definition, Linkages with environment,
Diseases and their regional pattern, Health hazards and Biotic treatments.
Internal Assessment/ Practical
1. Project work/Report on a relevant topic from the prescribed

syllabus allotted by the HOD. [10]
2. Viva – Voce based on project work. [05]
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1. Deo Sunil (2011) : Bhoo-Akriti Vigyan, Vishva Bharti Publications, New

Delhi.
3. Maurya S.D. (2013) : Jansankhya Bhoogol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
4. Dixit Ramesh Dutt (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ka Vikas, Prentis Hall of

India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Smch Michael, Elisabeth D.R. and Margaret Carrel (2017) : The Guilford
Press, New Yark London.
6. Ojha N.N. & Singh Sanjay Kumar : Vaikalpik Bhoogal, Cronikal

Publications (Pra) Ltd.
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FOURTH SEMESTER
COURSE – 1D (GE/DSC- 1D)
(GE/DSC-1D (Theory) Climatology and Oceanography
Module – 1 :
Atmosphere : Structure & composition, Insolation, Heat Balance, inversion of
temperature, Factors affecting the horizontal distribution of temperature
atmospheric pressure – Vertical and horizontal distribution.
Module – 2 :
Wind : General Circulation, Planetary winds, Seasonal winds. Air masses,
Fronts, jet stream, Koppen’s climatic classification, Factors of climate change.
Module – 3 :
Land and sea : hypsographic curve, Zones of ocean bottom accounting to depth,
continental slope, deep sea plain & ocean deeps. Bottom relief of Atlantic &
Indian oceans, horizontal & vertical distribution of temperature in ocean
oceanic routes.
Module – 4 :
Composition of sea water : Distribution of salinity in open ocean, Enclosed &
partially enclosed sea. Oceanic circulation, factors controlling oceanic
circulation in Atlantic & Indian oceans.
Waves & tides : Types of waves & tides, Ocean deposits; terrigenous & pelagic
deposits, distribution; coral reefs.
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3. Critchfield Howard J.(1995) : General Climatology Prentice Hall of India,

New Delhi.




8. Sharma R.C. & Vatal M. (2009) ; Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad.
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COURSE – (P) – 2D/ (GE/DSC-(P) – 2D)
PRACTICAL
1) Types of Cartographic symbols and their uses: [10]
i) Points (proportional, circles and spheres diagram).

ii) Choropleth & Isopleth Representing population,
Agriculture, industry and transport data representing
of population (distribution, density, growth); land use and
cropping pattern.
2) Statistical Method : [05]

i) Quartiles, deciles, Percentiles
ii) Measures of dispersion or variation : Mean deviation,
Standard Deviation.
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3. Singh Gopal : Map Work and Practical Geography Vikas Publishing House
Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.


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FOURTH SEMESTER
SEC -2
FIELD WORK IN GEOGRAPHICAL STUDY
F.M.: 35
Module : 1
Field work in Geographical study Historical development of field work in

Geography, Data and Ethics of field work, Defining the field work and
identifying the case study – Rural – Urban, Physical Human and Enviornmental.
Module : 2
Field Technique : Merits, Demerits and selection of the appropriate technique
Observation, Questionnaire, interview, space surveying or other techniques.
Module : 3
Designing the field report : Aims, objectives, methodology analysis interpretation
and writing the report
Internal Assessment / Practical F.M.: 15

Field Survey
1. The students have to prepared a project work based on a comprehensive
field survey of an area with specific problems allotted by the HOD.
2. Viva – Voce based on project work.
75
Books Recommended
1. Sinha M.M.P. & Bala Seema (2012) : Uchh Cartography, Sharda Pustak
Bhawan, Allahabad.
3. Saha Pijushkanti & Basu Partha (2011) : Advanced Practical Geography,

Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata.
4. Ray Parasnath & Ray C.P. (2012-13) : Ansandhan Parichay, Laxmi

Narayan Agarwal, Agra.
5. Bajpayee S.R. (2002) : Samajik Ansandharn Tatha Servekshan, Kitab

Ghar, Kanpur.
6. Fariya B.R. (2012) : Shodh Padhhatiyan, Sahitya Bhawan, Publications,

Agra.
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FIFTH SEMESTER
STUDENT CAN OPT ANYONE OPT THE FOLLOWING :-
1. Disaster Management
2. Rural Development
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 1A (DSE-1A)
THEORY Disaster Management

Module – 1 :
Disasters : definition and concepts ; hazards, disasters, risk and vulnerability;
classification.
Module – 2 :
Disaster in India : (A) flood : Causes, impact, distribution and mapping;
landslide : causes impact, distribution and mapping drought : disasters causes,
impact, distribution and mapping.
Module – 3 :
Disaster in India : (B) earthquake and tsunami : Causes, impact, distribution
and mapping; Cyclone : causes, impact, distribution and mapping; Manmade
disasters causes, impact, distribution and mapping.
Module - 4
Responses and mitigation to disasters : mitigation and preparedness, NDMA
and NIDM; indigenous knowledge and community–based disaster management;
do’s and don’ts during disasters.
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1. Singh Savindra & Singh Jeetendra (2013) : Disaster Management,

Pravalika Publications, Allahabad.
2. Garg H.S. (2015) : Prabandhan, S.B.P.D Publications, Aapda.
3. Mondal Debabrata & Basu Debabrata (2020) : Disaster Management

Concept and Approaches, CBS Publishers and Distributors.
4. Shukl Chandra Prakash (201`9) : Apada Prabandha, Aavishkar

Publishers.
5. Sharma Varun Dutt Pandey SK & Sharma Vimal Kumar : Environmental

Education and Disaster Management, CBS Publishers and distributors.
6. Sharma S.C. (2018) : Disaster Management Khanna Books Publisher.
7. Burnval Mahesh Kumar : Apapda Avam Apda Prabhandhan, Cosmos

Publication.
8. Singh Savindra (2003) : Paryavaran Bhoogol, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,

Allahabad.
78
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – (P) -2A [DSE-(P)-2A]
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (teaching 2 hours per week and minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M. : 30
1) Project work / report on relevant topics pertaining to disaster

management,Preferable on any major disaster in the world
(natural or manmade). [15]
2) Project File + Regularity [10]
79
..
FIFTH SEMESTER
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 1A (DSE-1A)
THEORY Rural Development

Module – 1 :
Defining development : Inter – dependence of Urban and rural sectors of the
Economy, need for rural development, Ghandhian concept of rural development.
Module – 2 :
Rural economic base : agriculture and allied sectors, seasonality and need for
expanding non-farm activates.
Module – 3 :
Area based approach to rural development : drought prone area progammes,
PMGSY.
Module – 4
Target group approach to rural development : SJSY (Integrated rural
development programme). Provision of services physical and socio-economic
access to elementary education and primary health care and micro credit.
80
1. Singh Katar (2011) : Gramin Vikas , Rawat Publications.
2. Singh Dharmendra (2017) : Panchayati Raj Avam Gramin Vikas, Rawat

Publications.
3. Singh Katar & Shishodia Anil (2011) : Gramin Vikas : Siddhant, Neetiyan
Evam Prabandh Rawat Publications.
4. Swami HR & Gupta B.P. : Gramin Vikas & Sahkarita, RBD Publication,
Jaipur.
5. Patel Rajesh : Gramin Vikas Ki Rooprekha Rawat Prakashan.
6. Babel Basanti Lal (2020) : Panchayati Raj Evam Gramin Vikas Yojnayan
Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy Publisher.
7, Chand Mahesh & Puri Vinay Kumar (1990) : Regional planning in India,
Allied Publishers Limited, New Delhi.
8. Chand R.C. (2013) : Pradeshik Niyojan Tatha Vikas, Kalyan Publishers,

New Delhi.
81
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – (P) -2A [DSE-(P)-2A]
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (teaching 2 hours per week and minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M. : 30
1. Project work/reort on relevant topics pertaining to rural development

In India, preferable, on any flagship programme of the government of
India or the state government (Jharkhand). [15]
2. Project File + Regularity [10]
82
FIFTH SEMESTER
GENERIC ELECTIVE
COURSE – GE-1
GE-I (Theory) Introduction to Geography

F.M.: 70
Module – 1 :
classification of Sciences, concept of space and concept of landscape (Regional
cultural).
Module – 2 :
Module – 3 :
Methods and Techniques in Geography – Quantitative, Behavioural, Radical,
Module – 4 :
Geographical knowledge and people – Career in Geography, noted Indian
Relationship.
83

Allahabad.

3. Jain M.M. (2012) : Bhowgolik Chintan Evam Vidhitantra Sahitya Bhawan

Publications, Agra.

Gorakhpur.

6. Singh D.P. (2013) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ki Samiksha Sharda Pustak

Bhawan, Allahabad.

Jaipur.
8. Shrivasta V.K. (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ke Adhar, Vasundhara

84
FIFTH SEMESTER
GENERIC ELECTIVE
COURSE GE-1 (P)
PRACTICAL
1) Hythergraph and Climograph and their interpretation. [10]
85




86
FIFTH SEMESTER
SEC-3
CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES AND MAPS
F.M. : 35
Module 1 :
Meaning and significance of Cartography, Historical development of

Cartography, Techniques of Cartography.
Module 2 :
Cartograms : Gegraphical scales, enlargement and reduction of maps, contours,

conventional signs.
Module 3 :
Maps and scales : Basics of map reading and their importance, latitude,
longitude dates and time, time zones and international date line.
Internal Assessment /Practical F.M.:15
1. Project work / Report on a relevant topics from the prescribed

Syllabus allotted by the HOD. [10]
2. Viva Voce based on project work. [05]
87
1. Sharma J.P. (2004) Prayogik Bhoogol, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.
2. Sinha M.M.P. & Bala Seema (2012) : Uchh Cartography , Sharda Pustak
Bhawan, Allahabad.
3. Sarkar Ashis (2013) : :Quantitative Geography Techniques and

Presentations, Orient Blackswan (P) Ltd., New Delhi.
5. Mamoria Chaturbhuj & Jain Sheshmal : Man-Chitrankan Evam Prayoyik


88
SIX SEMESTER
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE – 1B (DSE-1B)
Theory Climatic Change : Vulnerability & Adaptation
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 Teaching hours) F.M. : 70
Module : 1
Science of climate change : Undersanding climate change ; Green house effect

and Global warming, global climatic assessment – IPCC.
Module : 2
Climate change and vulnerability : Physical vulnerability, economic vulnerability

Social vulnerability.
Module : 3
Impact of climate change : Agriculture and water; Flora and Fauna; Human
Health.
Module : 4
Adaptation and mitigation : Global initiatives with particular reference to south

Asia; National Action plan on climate change; Local institution (Urban local
bodies, Panchayats).
89
3. Critchfield Howard J.(1995) : General Climatology Prentice Hall of India,

New Delhi.




8. Sharma R.C. & Vatal M. (2009) ; Chaitanya Publishing House, Allahabad.
90
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (P) – 2B [DSE (P) – 2B)
PRACTICAL
2 Credits (Teaching 2 hours per week and minimum 24 teaching hours) F.M.:30
1) Project work/report on relevant topics pertaining to climate change and

efforts to tackle it, preferably on any major climate change issue. [15]
91
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE (P) – 3B [DSE - 3B)
TOUR & PROJECT F.M. : 100
Group – A
Field Survey within the state for the study of natural resources & their
utilization. [40]
Group – B
Socio-Economic Survey in and around your city/town (Topic allotted

by the Department of Geography) [30]
Viva-Voce based on field survey & Socio-Economic Survey. [30]
92
SIXTH SEMESTER
GENERIC ELECTIVE
COURSE – GE-2
GE -2 (Theory) GEOMORPHOLOGY
4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 Teaching Hours) F.M. : 70

and structural evolution; Isostasy : theories of Airy and Pratt; folds and faults –
vulcanicity.

folded structures.

Hack.
93
Books & Recommended
1. Singh Savindra (1998) : Geomorphology, Prayag Pustak Bhawan,
Allahabad.

Gorakhpur.

Patna.

Allahabad.

Allahabad.

8. Hornbury William D. (2002) : Principles of Geomorphology, CBS

94
SIXTH SEMESTER
GENERIC ELECTIVE /
COURSE – GE-2 (P)
PRACTICAL
1) Simple Cartograms; Bar, Pie and Dot [05]
2) Study of Topographical maps of India of Hilly and Plain Areas [10]

In respect of :
i) Relief
ii) Drainage
iii) Settlement
95




96
SIXTH SEMESTER
SEC-4
REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
F.M. : 35
Module : 1
Definition, Evolution and Types : Definition of region, Evolution and types of

regional planning.
Module : 2
Choice of a region for planning : Characteristics of an ideal planning region,

delineation of planning region, regionalization of India for planning.
Module : 3
Changing concept of development and planning : Concept of under development

and sustainable development, Rural and Urban Planning.
Internal Assessment /Practical F.M. : 15
1. Project work/Report on a relevant topics from the prescribed syllabus

Allotted by the HOD. [10]
97
Books Recommended :
1. Chand Mahesh & Puri V.K. (2012) : Regional Planning in India, Allied
Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
2. Chandna R.C. (2010) Regional Planning and development, Kalyani

3. Sharma Nandeshwar (2012) : Peradeshik Niyojan Bhoogol, Drishtikon

Prakasan Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
4. Singh Mahendra Bahadur & Dubey Kamla Kant (2012) : Pradeshk Vikas
Niyojan, Tara Book Agency, Varanasi.
5. Chandna R.C. (2013) : Pradeshik Niyojan Tatha Vikas, Kalyani

6. Bhat L.S. (1973) : Regional Planning in India, Micro Level Planning.
98

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KOLHAN UNIVERSITY, CHAIBASA

P.G Department of Geography

B.A.-1, B.A.,-II & B.A.-III (Hons.) GE/DSC

MEMBERS OF BOARD OF STUDIES

Semester Course Paper Marks

CORE -1 (Theory) Introduction to Geography

1. Maurya S.D. (2007) : Bhoogol Parichay, Sharda Pustak Bhawan,

2. Adhikari Sudeepta (2001) : Fundamentals of Gegraphical thought,

3. Jain M.M. (2012) : Bhowgolik Chintan Evam Vidhitantra, Sahitya Bhawan

4. Dixit Shrikant (2005) : Bhoogol Ki Prastavna, Vasundhara Prakashan,

5. Dixit Ramesh Dutt (2007) : Bhoogolik Chintan Ka Vikas Ek Aitehasik

6. Singh D.P. (2013) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ki Samiksha, Sharda Pustak

7. Hussain Majid : Evolution of Geographical thought, Rawat Publications,

8. Shrivastaa V.K. (2007) : Bhowgolik Chintan Ke Adhar, Vasundhara

CORE-2 (Theory) GEO-TECTONIC AND GEOMORPHOLOGY

4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week and minimum 48 Teaching Hours)

Module 1 : Geo – Tectonics

Module – 3 Geomorphology and structure

Module – 4 : Theories of geomorphology

4 Credits (Teaching 4 hours per week minimum 48 teaching hours) F.M. 60

1) Hythergraph and climograph and their interpretation [10]

2) Weather maps of India (Published by the Indian Meteorological [10]

3) Methods of Data Collection & Sampling. [10]

4) Statistical Methods : Mean, Median and Mode. [10]

5) Note Book + Regularity. [10]

6) Viva – Voce [10]

1. Sharma J.P. (2004) : Prayogik Bhoogal, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.

2. Singh R.L., Singh Rana P.B. (2002) : Elements of Practical Geography,

3. Mamoriya Chaturbhuj & Jain Sheshmal: Man-Chitrankan Evam Prayogik

4. Sarkar Ashish (2015) : Practical Geography, A. Systematic Approach,

6. Chauhan P.R. & Surat Ram (1998); Prayogatmak Bhoogol, Vasundhara

a) Landslides; Weathering; earthquakes;

a) Over population ; migration ; Energy Crisis;

1. Hanks Revel R. (1993) : Contemporary Issues in Geography, Oklahoma

2. Hegi P.S. (2010-2011) : Paristhitiki Evam Peryavaran Bhoogol, Rustogi

3. Dhaliwal G.S. Sangha G.S., Ralhan P.K. (1998) : Fundamentals of

4. Garg H.S. : Contemporary Issues in Geography ¼Hkqxksy esa ledkyhu eqn~ns½

5. Melvin Album : Geography and Contemporary Issues : Studies of relevant

6. Singh Savindra (2003) : Environmental Geography (Peryavaran Bhoogol in

7. Gautam Alka (2015) : Sansadhan Evam Peryavaran, Sharda Pustak

CORE – 4 (Theory) Human Geography

1. Kaushik S.D. (2005-2006) : Manav Bhoogol, Rustogi Publications, Meerut.

2. Maurya S.D. (2010) : Manav Bhoogol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.

3. Singh B.N. (2006) : Manav Bhoogol, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad.

4. Singh L.R. (2009) : Fundamentals of Human Geography, Sharda Pustak

5. Hussain Majid (2012) : Human Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.

6. Negi Balbir Singh (1985-1986) : Human Geography An Ecological

7. Gurjar Ramkumar & Jat B.C. (2004) : Manav Bhoogal, Punchsheel

8. Rao B.P. & Shrivastava V.K. (2007) : Manav Bhoogol, Vasundhara

1) i) Construction of Scale : Simple, Diagonal and Comparative [10]

ii) Simple Cartograms, Bar, Pie, Dot

2) Study of Topographical maps of India of Hilly and plain areas in

3) Climatic Diagram : [15]

i) Simple Wind Rose Diagram

4) Note Book + Regularity [10]

5) Viva- Voce [10]

2. Singh R.L., Singh Rana P.B. (2002) : Elements of Practical Geography,

3. Mamoriya Chaturbhuj & Jain Sheshmal: Man Chitrankan Evam Prayogik

4. Sarkar Ashish (2015) : Practical Geography, A. Systematic Approach,

6. Chauhan P.R. & Surat Ram (1998); Prayogatmak Bhoogol, Vasundhara