M.A. M.Sc. (Semester (CBCS) Examination, 2017
GEOGRAPHY
Geomorphology I
Day Date: Tuesday, 18-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks
Use of stencils is allowed.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
Geomorphology is the branch of Geography.
Physical Human Economic Social
stated that landscape is a function of structure,
process and time.
Hutton Dutton Davis
Gilbert
Generally the density of the core of the Earth is g cm-3
7 9 11 13
The word 'isostasy' is derived from a word
'isostasios.
American French German Roman
The weathering caused due to is called as
Anthropogenic weathering.
human natural animal none of these
The Himalaya Mountain is types of mountain.
volcanic folded block none of these
waves of the Earthquake are most destructive.
primary secondary
surface none of these
Fill in the blanks: 07
the famous fundamental concept of
Uniformitarianism.
was the first geoscientist to use the term isostasy
The boundary between Mantale and core is called
discontinuity.
Geosynclines are generally bordered right
masses.
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The place of origin of an Earthquake is called
On the bases of periodicity of eruption, the volcanoes are
classified into category.
Hydration is a type of weathering.
Q.2 Explain extrusive landforms produced by volcanic eruption. 14
Q.3 Explain interior structure of the Earth with neat diagram. 14
OR
Describe types of weathering.
Q.4 Write short answers of the following questions (any 14
State the contribution of W. M. Davis in the development of
Geomorphology.
Describe the development of Geomorphology in the ancient
poniard.
Explain concept of Isostasy of Airy.
State the distribution of Earthquake in the world.
Q.5 Write short notes on any two of the following: 14
Contribution of Hutton in the development of Geomorphology
Types of fold
Mechanism of Geosynclines theory stages)
Contribution of G.K Gilbert in the development of Geomorphology