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MAINS-2010
G E O G R A P H Y T E S T B A T C H
Shedule for Paper 1
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TEST 1
07.07.2010
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CLIMATOLOGY: Temp & Pressure belts, Atmospheric stability & instability, planetary winds, Monsoons & Jet Streams, Air Masses and frontogegenesis, Trewartha’s classification , Global climatic change, Role & Response of man in climatic change, applied climatology
Shot Notes: Heat Budget, Weather & Climate, Hydrological cycle , Urban climate
World Map: Rivers and Lakes
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TEST 2
14.07.2010
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GEOMORPHOLOGY: Exogenetic forces, Origin and evolution of earth crust, Physical conditions of the earth’s interior , Geosynclines, plate tectonics, recent views on mountain building, valcanicity, earthquakes and Tsunamies,
Short Notes: Classification of soils, factors influencing world distribution of plants & animals, Problems of deforestration, wildlife, Major Gene Pool Centers
World Map: Mountains and Peak
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TEST 3
21.07.2010
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GEOMORPHOLOGY: Concept of geomorphic cycle – Davis and Penk, Denudation chronology, Channal Morphology ,Applied Geomorphology, Economic geology and environment
Short Notes: Fundamentals of geomagnetism, Erosion surfaces, Slope development, Geohydrology
World Map: Straits, Bays, Bights and Sound
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TEST 4
28.07.2010
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OCEANOGRAPHY: Bottom topography – pacific. Temp & salinity of the oceans, Waves,Currents & tides. Marine Resources. Sea level changes, Coral reef, Law of sea and marine pollution.
Short Notes: Principles of ecology, Human ecological adaptations, Biodiversity, Environmental policy
World Map: Gulfs & Seas
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TEST 5
04.08.2010
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ENVI .GEO: Human ecological adaptations, influence of man on ecology and environment, Biodiversity and sustainable development, environmental hazards & remedial measures,.
Short Notes: Influence of man on ecology and environment, Environmental education & legislation
World Map: Plateaus & Peninsulas
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TEST 6
11.08.2010
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MODELS & THEORIES: Malthusian, Marxian, Central Place Theory, Perroux & Boudeville, Weber’ Theory of industrial location, Rostow’s stages of Growth.
REGIONAL PLANNING:Regional development strategies, Environmental issues in regional Planning
Shot Notes: Regional Synthesis, Behavioral approach, Humanistic Approach and welfare approach in human geography. Human Development Index
World Map: Islands & Deserts
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TEST 7
18.8.2010
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POPULATION & SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY: Growth & distribution of world population, Concepts of under , over, optimum population . Types & Patterns of rural settlements, environmental issues in rural settlements, functional classification of towns, Rural-Urban fringe, Problems & remedies of urbanization.
Short Notes : Energy Crisis, Social well being & quality of life, population as social capital, Hierarchy of urban settlements, Urban morphology. Satellite towns, sustainable development of cities
World Map: Capitals & Cities (Mining cities, Industrial cities, Etc.,)
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Ø Each Test is according to the new pattern and of Two Hours duration
Ø Test papers will be corrected & valued carefully. And Papers will be given to the candidates in ‘One-to-one feedback session’ prior to the next test.
Ø Special emphasis will be given in answer writing methods and presentation methods.
Ø Test schedule for paper II will be issued later.
Ø Tests are conducted on every Wednesday between 6pm to 8pm
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