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Unit 1 : Geography as a Discipline
1.Geography as a Discipline : Meaning, Nature, Importance and Branches,
Unit 2 : The Earth
2.Origin and Evolution of the Earth, 3 .Interior of the Earth, 4. Continental Drift Theory of Wegner and Plate Tectonic Theory, 5. Volcanoes and Earthquakes,
Unit 3 : Landforms
6.Minerals and Rocks, 7. Geomorphic Processes,8. Landforms and their Evolution,
Unit 4 : Climate
9.Atmosphere : Composition and Structure, 10.Solar Rediation, Heat Balance and Temperature, 11.Atmospheric Pressure and Winds, 12.Evaporation, Condensation and Precipitation, 13.Climate of the World and Climatic Change,
Unit 5 : Water (Oceans)
14.Oceanic Water—Relief of the Ocean Floor, Temperature and Salinity, 15. Movements of Oceanic Water : Waves, Tides and Currents, 16. Ocean Resources and Pollution,
Unit 6 : Life on the Earth
17. Biosphere and Ecosystem,18.Bio-Diversity and Conservation,
Part B : India:Physical Environment
Unit 1 : Introduction
1.India : Location and Space Relations,
Unit 2 : Physiography
2.Structure and Physiography, 3. Drainage Pattern of India,
Unit 3 : Climate, Vegetation and Soil
4.Climate, 5.Natural Vegetation and Wild Life, 6. Soils,
Unit 4 : Natural Hazards and Disasters : Causes, Consequence and Management
7.Natural Hazards and Disasters,
Part C : Practical Work
Unit 1 : Fundamentals of Maps
1.Data and Maps,2 .Scale,3. Directions and Use of Symbols, 4. Latitude, Longitude and Time, 5.Map Projection,
Unit 2 : Topographical and Weather Maps
6.Study of Topographical Maps, 7. Aerial Photographs, 8. Remote Sensing,9. Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts,
Appendix,
Chapterwise Objective Question-Answer
Examination Paper (JAC) with OMR Sheet.
