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Name of the University : Netaji Subhas Open University
Name of the Exam : BDP Term End Exam
Document Type : Sample Question Paper
Year: 2016
Subject: Geography

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BDP Term End Geography Question Paper :
1st Paper : Concepts of Physical Geography and Geotectonics
Time : 2 Hours
Full Marks : 50

Group – A :
1. Answer any two questions : 10 × 2 = 20
a) Discuss different types of fault with suitable diagrams and their impact on landforms.
b) Explain the effects of plate movement in the evolution of subduction zone and state the related tectonic features in this zone.
c) Explain the role of different rocks in the formation of various landforms with suitable examples.
d) Discuss the composition, characteristics and classification of earth's crust in relation to the layers of discontinuities.

Group – B :
2. Answer any three questions : 6 × 3 = 18
a) Briefly explain the concept of Geosyncline as proposed by Hall and Danna.
b) Differentiate thermal metamorphism from cataclastic metamorphism with suitable diagrams.
c) What is inversion of relief ? Explain the process of its formation.
d) Elucidate the concept of paleomagnetism with evidences.
e) Explain the concept of 'Convection Current Theory' in the formation of Geosyncline.
f) In what respects continental drift theory is the 'hearth' of plate tectonic theory in the support of plate movement ?

Group – C :
3. Answer any four form the following : 3 × 4 = 12
a) What is 'Ring of fire' and where is it found ?
b) Compose orogenic movement from epeirogenic movement.
c) How do you differentiate 'craton' from 'crust' ?
d) Explain the terms 'Benioff Zone' and 'Plume'.
e) What are the major drawbacks of Plate Tectonic theory ?
f) What is 'Tripple junction' and how does it form ?
g) How do you differentiate the crust from mantle in respect of composition and characteristics of rocks ?
h) Distinguish between plutonic and hypabyssal igneous rocks.


Elective Geography 2nd Paper : Landform Processes
Time : 2 Hours Full Marks : 50
Special credit will be given for accuracy and relevance in the answer. Marks will be deducted for incorrect spelling, untidy work and illegible handwriting. The weightage for each question has been indicated in the margin.

Group – A
1. Answer any two questions : 10 × 2 = 20
a) Distinguish between weathering and mass wasting. Discuss the different processes of mass wasting.
b) Discuss the landscape evolution process as assessed by W. Penck. What are Haldenhung and Steilwand according to this concept ?
c) Examine the characteristics of hydrological cycle. What is the difference between continental shelf and continental slope ?
d) How are the fluvial processes of river controlled in the mountain course ? Describe the landforms produced in this course by fluvial erosion.

Group – B
2. Answer any three questions : 6 × 3 = 18
a) What is the core concept of non-cyclic theory in landscape evolution ?
b) How is Hanging valley developed in the glaciated region ?
c) What are the main causes of delta formation in the mouth of a river ?
d) How is Barkhan developed by wind erosion in arid environment ?
e) How does hydraulic erosion take place by sea water in coastal region ?
f) Describe the form of the main submarine ridge in the Atlantic Ocean.

Group – C
3. Answer any four of the following : 3 × 4 = 12
a) What is block disintegration of rock ?
b) What is solifluction ?
c) What do you mean by Dynamic equilibrium theory ?
d) What is the difference between waterfalls and rapids ?
e) What is ground moraine ?
f) What is subterranean river ?
g) What is coastal cliff ?
h) What do you mean by talus slope ?

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