Saturday, 27 March 2021

IV semester_Model papers, PG Geography subject, Andhra University, Vizag

 

 (Model Question paper for 2020-21)

 

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY

(Fourth Semester)

 

 Paper-I : REGIONAL PALNNING AND DEVELOPMENT

 ( Effective from the admitted batch of 2015-16)

Time : 3 hours                                                                                                Max Marks : 80

 

                                      Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks

 

 

1.  A)     Define the concept of region and explain objectives and challenges of planning in India?

                                                             (or)

     B)     Give an account of multilevel planning in India?

 

 

2.  A)     Divide India into planning regions (Macro, Meso, Micro) and discuss the measures used       to rectify  imbalance in national development?

                                                            (or)

      B)     Write a critical note on metropolitan planning in India?

 

 

3.  A)      Provide a detailed account of the basic elements of central place theory?

                                                            (or)

      B)     Explain the Von Thunen's concentric ring model?

 

 

4.   A)    What are growths Foci? Account for its role in decreasing imbalances

                                                            (or)

      B)     Explain the impact of tribal region development planning?

 

 

5.   Answer any FOUR of the Following ( Short answer type  4 * 4 = 16 marks)

           

            a)  Economic regions

            b)  Micro level planning

            c)  Central Business District

            d)  Growth Foci

            e)   Techniques of regional planning

            f)  Principle of regional planning

 

 

(Model Question paper for 2020-21)

 

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY

(Fourth Semester)

 

 Gr 402           GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

 ( Effective from the admitted batch of 2015-16)

Time : 3 hours                                                                                                Max Marks : 80

 

                                      Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks

 

 

1.  A)     Explain the development of GIS  as a spatial science discipline.                              

                                                                 (or)

     B)     What is a database? Explain the popular database management systems used  in GIS.

 

 

2.  A)     Define and distinguish the capabilities of rastar and vector data structures?

                                                                   (or)

      B)     Write a brief note on manipulation and analysis of data?

 

 

3.  A)      Explain the cartographic concepts in GIS?

                                                                (or)

      B)     Write a note on Computer assisted cartography?

 

 

 

4.   A)    What is meant by integration of GIS and Remote Sensing? Explain the processes involved?

                                                                (or)

      B)     Explain the concepts and uses of digital models?

 

 

5.   Answer any FOUR of the Following ( Short answer type  4 * 4 = 16 marks)

           

            a)  Geographic data

            b)  Data conversion

            c)  Geocoding

            d)  GPS

            e)  Topology

            f)  DTM

 

 

(Model Question paper for 2020-21)

 

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY

(Fourth Semester)

 

 Paper- Gr403A          AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY

 ( Effective from the admitted batch of 2015-16)

Time : 3 hours                                                                                                Max Marks : 80

 

                                      Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks

 

 

1.  A)     Define agricultural geography and explain its scope, nature and significance?

                                                            (or)

     B)     Briefly account for the various factors influencing agriculture?

 

 

2.  A)     Examine the agricultural location theory of Von Thunen and explain its validity to                           modern times?

                                                            (or)

      B)     Give a detailed account of Whittleseys classification of agriculture?

 

 

3.  A)      Provide accounts of land use classification adopted in India. Explain  some techniques                      in land  use analysis?

                                                             (or)

      B)     Explain agricultural concepts and their measurement?

 

 

4.   A)    Give an account of the agricultural regions of India?

                                                                (or)

      B)     Explain agricultural development during Five years plan periods?

 

 

5.   Answer any FOUR of the Following ( Short answer type  4 * 4 = 16 marks)

           

            a)  Deductive approach

            b)  Agricultural typology

            c)  Land capability

            d)  Agricultural Policy

            e)  Implications of Green revolution

            f)  Physical determinants of agriculture

 

 

(Model Question paper for 2020-21)

 

 

M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION

GEOGRAPHY

(Fourth Semester)

 

 Gr 404A        GEOGRAPHY OF HEALTH

 ( Effective from the admitted batch of 2015-16)

Time : 3 hours                                                                                                Max Marks : 80

 

                                      Answer all questions and all questions carry equal marks

 

1.  A)     Explain the nature and scope of geography of health?

                                                                 (or)

     B)     Discuss the significance and development of geography of health as a distinct                               specialization?

 

 

2.  A)     With suitable examples explain the geographical factors affecting human health?

                                                                   (or)

      B)     Explain the effects of socio-economic and environmental factors on human health?

 

 

3.  A)      Provide a detailed classification of diseases and explain with examples?

                                                                (or)

      B)     Write an account on the distribution of major diseases in the  world and identify the                      controlling factors?

 

 

4.   A)    What are the leading diseases of the world leading to high mortality? Explain the                            ecology and etiology of the top three diseases.

                                                                (or)

      B)     What are the effects of mal - nutrition? Explain the programmes and measures                             undertaken at  national and international level to combat this problem.

 

 

5.   Answer any FOUR of the Following ( Short answer type  4 * 4 = 16 marks)

           

            a)  Epidemics

            b)  Public health and Geography

            c)  Environmental factors effecting human health

            d)  WHO classification of diseases

            e)  Diffusion of diseases

            f)  Deficiency disorders

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