2019
GEOGRAPHY
PAPER I
MUC/GG/04/19
Time Allowed – 3 Hours
Full Marks – 200
If the questions attempted are in excess of the prescribed number, only the questions attempted
first up to the prescribed number shall be valued and the remaining ones ignored.
Answer must be given either in English or in Bengali, but all answers must be in one and the
same language.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches and diagrams.
Answer any five questions, taking at least two from each group.
Group-A
1. Compare the characteristics of boreal and temperate forest ecosystem. State how
cryoherbs help in the process of humification. Mention how overgrazing causes
degradation of soil.
20+10+10=40
2. Discuss the fundamental common properties of Polar Zonal pedogenesis. Classify major
zonal soils on the basis of these and mention their location and purpose. What is
'vesicular structure'?
20+12+8=40
3. Mention the chief conditions that are favourable for the growth of coral reefs. Account
for the surface ocean currents of the Atlantic ocean with illustrations.
20+20=40
4. Discuss the theory of Isostasy as put forward by Sir George Airy. Illustrate the formation
of geosynclines and the associated landforms and layers that are generally found within
them.
Mention the geological time, atmospheric composition and the sea water salinity –
average and range – of Palaeozoic era. What are 'Geographical Cycles'?
20+12+8=40
5. Explain the conditions required for the formation of typical cyclones. State how
modifications take place by thermodynamic processes. What is Hadley cell?
20+12+8=40
Group-B
6. Critically illustrate Rimland theory as put forward by Spykman. Distinguish between
absolute and relative space.
20+12+8=40
7. Describe the characteristics of extensive commercial farming in temperate lands. Mention
the major handicaps of hydro power generation in India. Distinguish between stock and
flow resources.
20+10+10=40
8. Illustrate ‘multiple nuclei’ model of urban growth. Discuss the characteristics of CBD.
What is primate city?
22+10+8=40
9. Explain the factors that influence migration of population. Discuss the importance of sex-
ratio for population analysis and development of a country.
24+16=40
10. Briefly discuss the Growth Pole theory of Perroux. Classify planning regions on the basis
of regional hierarchy.
28+12=40
2019
GEOGRAPHY — PAPER II
MUC/GG/04/19
Time Allowed — 3 Hours
Full Marks — 200
If the questions attempted are in excess of the prescribed number, only the questions attempted
first up to the prescribed number shall be valued and the remaining ones ignored.
Answers must be given either in English or in Bengali, but all answers must be in one and the
same language.
Illustrate your answers with suitable sketches and diagrams.
Answer five questions, taking at least two from each group.
Group - A
Geography of India (In respect of India)
1. Discuss the regional distribution of forests in India in their physical environment. Explain
the different factors responsible for depletion of forest resources.
20+20=40
2. Write a regional classification of mineral resources of India based on reserve and
production. Explain the role of mineral resources in industrial development of the
country.
20+20=40
3. Give an account of the geographical distribution of rice and wheat in the country.
Mention the factors that determine their productivity.
25+15=40
4. Analyse the river water related issues with the states in India. Evaluate the present inter-
state water sharing policy.
25+15=40
5. Discuss the growth of education and educational infrastructure in India in relation to
population growth. Highlight the educational problems and remedy measures.
20+20=40
Group - B
Geography of West Bengal
MUC/GG/04/19
Answer Question No. 6 and any two from the following:
6. Divide West Bengal into different geomorphic regions. Mention their salient physical and
structural characteristics.
25+15=40
7. Describe the geographical conditions responsible for the growth and development of tea
and jute cultivation in West Bengal.
20+20=40
8. Assess the growth and development of Haldia Port and its hinterland. Mention the
limitations of the port.
30+10=40
9. Evaluate the role of different transport systems of West Bengal in regional development.
25+15=40
10. Discuss the urbanisation trend in West Bengal and mention the problems of slums in
metropolitan cities.
25+15=40
