Master of Science I (Geography) Examination: Oct Nov 2016
Semester I (New CBCS)
SLR No. Day
Date Time Subject Name Paper No. Seat No.
SLR SL
468
Wednesday
16/11/2016
10.30 AM
to
01.00 PM
Geomorphology-I
C
HCT 1.1
Instructions: All Questions are compulsory.
Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Use of stencils is allowed.
All questions carry equal marks.
Figure to the right indicate full marks.
Total Marks:70
Q.1
Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket. 07
observed the cyclic nature of the Earth.
Play fair J. Hutton
Gilbert King
The radius of the Earth is km.
6371 7263
7160 5324
A. Holmes put forth the Theory of in 1928.
Continental drift conventional current
Plate tectonic Geosyncline
Weathering caused due to human activities is called as
weathering.
Chemical Anthropogenic
Mechanical None of these
discontinuity is the boundary between mantle and core.
Gutenburg Moho
Conrod None of these
The Himalaya Mountain is mountain.
Block Volcanoes
Folded Faulting
Earthquake is the example of force.
Slow Sudden
External None of these
Fill in the blanks. 07
According to W.M. Davis landscape is a function of structure process
and
Geosynclines are generally bordered by rigid masses.
Hydration is type of weathering.
The term Isostasy was first used by in 1889.
Folding is the result of movement.
in Japan is the highest volcanic mountain in the world.
SIMA is the mixture of Silica and
Q.2 What is weathering? Describe the types of weathering. 77g 14
Q.3 Explain the landforms associated with volcanoes. 14
OR
Explain the views of Airy and Pratt about Isostasy. 14
Q.4 Write Short answers for the following questions. (any two) 14
Explain Principle of uniformatarianism.
Describe the interior structure of earth.
Explain Holmes conventional current theory.
Explain the effects of earthquake.
Q.5 Write Shorts Notes (any two) 14
Meaning of geomorphology and its development.
Types of Fold.
Geosyncline theory of Kober
Causes of Earthquake