BA (II Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : GEOGET–151 (New Course)
( Human Geography )
Full Marks : 56
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Two Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
3. Maps and diagrams carry weightage in the answer
1. Answer any four of the following questions : 4×4=16
(a) Explain the scope of human geography as integrated and dynamic branch.
(b) Explain in brief the contribution of Carl Ritter in human geography.
(c) Explain the concept of race and write their major classifications.
(d) “Human geography is human ecology.” Explain.
(e) Explain the major traits of Caucasoid race.
(f) Explain the cultural regions of India with the help of a map.
2. Answer the following : 10×4=40
(a) Discuss the classification of races of the world highlighting major, composite and residual races with examples.
Or
Discuss in detail socio-cultural characteristics of mongoloid race of the world with suitable examples.
(b) Discuss in detail the contribution of Alexander Von Humboldt in development of human geography.
Or
Discuss the global distribution of Negroid race with the help of a world map.
(c) Discuss the concept of cultural realms of the world and highlight the various criteria of delimiting cultural realms.
Or
Discuss the linguistic regions of India and their major features.
(d) “Human geography is the study of man’s adjustment to their surroundings.” Discuss the statement with suitable example.
