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Syllabus for
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FOUR-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
(Honours/ honours with research)
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COURSE IN GEOGRAPHY
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UNDER NEP- 2020

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Semester (I+II+III+IV+V+VI+VII+VIII)
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University of Gour Banga

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P.O. – Mokdumpur,
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 UNIVERSITY OF GOUR BANGA Syllabus (NEP-2020)
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Descriptive Type Question pattern
For Major Core (MC) Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

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andDiscipline Specific Core (DSC)
Theory (Semester End Written Examination)

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Full Marks = 25
(10 Marks x 1 Question) + (5 Marks x 3 Questions)

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Question(s) containing 10 marks will be divided into three parts
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Question(s) containing 5 marks will be divided into two parts (3+2)
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Internal Assessment
Full Marks = 10
Attendance (4) and Assessment (6)
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(As mentioned in the corresponding syllabus)

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Practical (Semester End Laboratory based Test)

Full Marks = 15
(07 Marksx 1 Question) + (05Marks x 1 Question) + (03 Marks for
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Laboratory Note Book & Viva-voce)

Word limits for descriptive type questions (Theory)
10 marks: 600 - 700
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5 marks: 300 - 350

Duration of Examination
Theory paper of 25 marks: 2 hours
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Practical paper of 15 marks: 2 hours

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DETAILED SYLLABUS

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SEMESTER-I

Course Detail
Course Type Credits Marks

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Theory Practical
Major Core (MC) MC-1A: Geotectonic MC-1B: Practical (01) 04 50
and Geomorphology (03)
MC-2A: Cartographic MC-2B: Practical (01) 04 50
Techniques(03)

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Minor Core (MnC) MnC-1A: Geotectonic MnC-1B: Practical 04 50
and Geomorphology (03) (01)
Skill Enhancement Course SEC-1A Elementary  SEC-1B Elementary 03 50
(SEC-1) Statistics (02 ) Statistics (01)

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Total 15 200
Note:
Minor Core (MnC) of this discipline will be opted by other disciplines and students of this discipline will have to opt Minor
Core (MnC) from other discipline as per availability of the college and staying within the periphery of University guideline.

Total Credit
Total Marks
03 Credits
35 Marks
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MC-1A: Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Theory)
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 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination
Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern: Students have to answer Onequestion
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three
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questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six

questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least
three parts and question carrying 5 marks will have at
least two parts
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Internal Assessment 10 Marks

Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department

Part 1: Geotectonics
1. Origin of Universe, solar system and Earth (Tidal hypothesis and Big Bang Theory).
2. Earth’s tectonic and structural evolution with special reference to geological time
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3. Earth’s interior with special reference to seismology; Isostasy: theory of Airy and
Pratt, Isostatic adjustments and distribution of gravity anomalies.
4. Continental Drifting (Alfred Wegener), Palaeo-Magnetism and Seafloor Spreading,
Plate tectonics.
5. Earthquake, Folds and Faults and Volcanos.
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Part 2: Geomorphology
1. Geomorphology: Nature, Scope and Approaches, Fundamental concepts in
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Geomorphology: Thornbury
2. Denudation processes (weathering, mass movement and erosion) and resultant
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3. Models on landscape evolution: Davis,Penck, and Hack

4. Development of river networks and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures.

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5. Slope development and evolution of slope (Davis and King)
6. Geomorphic processes and landforms: Fluvial, Glacial, Fluvio-glacial, Aeolian,
Fluvio-aeolian, Coastal and Karst.

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References
1. Bloom, A. L. (2001): Geomorphology - A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi.
2. Bridges, E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
3. Christopherson, Robert W. (2011): Geosystems - An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan
Publishing Company

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4. Kale, V. S. and Gupta A.(2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
5. Knighton, A. D. (1984): Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.
6. Selby, M.J. (2005): Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP
7. Skinner, Brian J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000): The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to physical Geology, 4th
Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
8. Thornbury, W. D. (1969): Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.

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MC-1B:Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Practical)

Total Credit
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 Semester End Examination
01 Credit
15 Marks
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Mode: Laboratory based Examination
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Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern::Students have to perform One
Practical carrying 7 marks; Another One Practical
carrying 5 marks.3 marks for submission of Laboratory
Note Book duly signed by the Teacher followed by the
performance in a viva-voce
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List of Practical
1. SOI topographical maps: Construction and interpretation of relief profiles (serial,
superimposed, projected and composite.
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2. Drainage Basin Morphometry: Delineation of watershed, Stream ordering (Strahlar)

and Morphometric analysis: Relative Relief (after Smith), Dissection Index (after
DovNir), Average Slope (after Wentworth).
References:
1. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C., (1992): Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
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2. Kannan, M., Yadav, S. (2022): Practical Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.

3. Khan, Z. A. (1998): Textbook of Practical Geography, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Khullar, D.R. (2018): Essentials of Practical Geography, New Academic Publishing Co., Jalandhar
5. Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata.
6. Sarkar, A. (2008): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata.
7. Sen, P.K. (1989). Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and
Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.
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8. Singh, R.L. and Singh, P.B. (2009): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
9. Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V. (2014). Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of
India
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MC-2A: Cartographic Techniques(Theory)

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Total Credit 03 Credits
Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination

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Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern: Students have to answer One question
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
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three parts and question carrying 5 marks will have at
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 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
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Cartographic Techniques
1. Introduction to Cartography: Nature, scope and development, elements, and
applications.

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2. Concept and application of map scale: Plain, comparative, diagonal and Positive

3. Coordinate systems: Grid, concept of geoid, spheroid, rectangular and geographical

coordinate system,
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4. Map projections: concept, classification, properties and uses; Concept and
significance of UTM projection.
5. Concept of map, components, classifications, importance and uses.
6. Geographical data and Cartograms: Techniques, advantages, and disadvantages of
Line, Bar, Dot and Sphere, Proportional circles, Isopleths, and choropleth.
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References
1. Anson R. and Ormelling F. J. (1994): International Cartographic Association: Basic Cartographic Vol. Pregmen
Press.
2. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C. (1992): Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
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3. Kennedy, M., Kopp, S. (2001): Understanding Map Projections, Esri Press

4. Mishra R.P. and Ramesh, A. (1989): Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
5. Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R. (1973): Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.
6. Rhind D. W. and Taylor D. R. F. (eds.) (1989): Cartography: Past, Present and Future, Elsevier, International
Cartographic Association.
7. Robinson A. H. (2009): Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
8. Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B. (1999): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
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9. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., New Delhi

MC-2B: Cartographic Techniques (Practical)

Total Credit 01 Credit

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination 15 Marks
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Mode: Laboratory based Examination

Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern: Students have
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OnePractical carrying 5 marks.3 marks for submission

of Laboratory Note Book duly signed by the Teacher
followed by the performance in a viva-voce.

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List of Practical

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1. Map Scale: Scale conversion: Statement, RF, Graphical (Linear, Comparative,
Diagonal, Positive vernier); Enlargement and reduction of scale.
2. Map Projections: Cylindrical Equal Area, Mercator’s, Simple conical with one
standard parallel, Bonne’s, Polar Zenithal Gnomonic.

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3. Geographical Data Representation and Interpretation:Line, Bar, Dot and Sphere,
Proportional circles, Isoplethand choropleth.
References
1. Kennedy, M., Kopp, S. (2001): Understanding Map Projections, Esri Press.

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2. Kimerling, A.J., Buckley, A.R., Muehrcke, P.C., Muehrcke, J.O. (2011): Map Use: Reading, Analysis,
Interpretation, 7th ed, Esri Press.
3. Monkhouse, F.J., Wilkinson, H.R. (1971): Maps and Diagrams: Their Compilation and Construction, 3rd ed (2017
reprint), Alphaneumera-Kolkata. Pearson II,
4. Pearson, F. (1990): Map Projections: Theory and Applications 2nd ed, CRC Press.
5. Robinson, A.H., Morrison, J.L., Phillip, C.M., Kimerling, A.J., Guptill, S.C. (1995): Elements of Cartography, 6th

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ed, Wiley.
6. Sarkar, A. (2015): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, 3rd ed, Orient Blackswan Private Ltd.
7. Singh, R.L., Singh, R.P.B. (2008): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
8. Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V. (2014): Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of
India.

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MnC-1A: Geotectonic& Geomorphology (Theory)

[This will be opted by the students of other disciplines only]

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Total Credit 03 Credits
Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;
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Exam. Duration: 2 Hours;

Question Pattern: Students have to answer Onequestion
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
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questions. Question carrying 10 marks will have at least

three parts and question carrying 5 marks will have at
least two parts.
 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
aspects as directed by the Department
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Part 1: Geotectonics
1. Origin of Universe, solar system and Earth (Tidal hypothesis and Big Bang Theory).
2. Earth’s tectonic and structural evolution with special reference to geological time
scale
3. Earth’s interior with special reference to seismology; Isostasy: theory of Airy and
Pratt, Isostatic adjustments and distribution of gravity anomalies.
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4. Continental Drifting (Alfred Wegener), Palaeo-Magnetism and Seafloor Spreading,

Plate tectonics.
5. Earthquake, Folds and Faults and Volcanos.
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Part 2: Geomorphology
1. Geomorphology: Nature, Scope and Approaches, Fundamental concepts in
Geomorphology: Thornbury

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2. Denudation processes (weathering, mass movement and erosion) and resultant

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3. Models on landscape evolution: Davis, Penck, and Hack
4. Development of river networks and landforms on uniclinal and folded structures.
5. Slope development and evolution of slope (Davis and King)

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6. Geomorphic processes and landforms: Fluvial, Glacial, Fluvio-glacial, Aeolian,
Fluvio-aeolian, Coastal and Karst.
References
1. Bloom, A. L. (2001): Geomorphology - A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi.

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2. Bridges, E. M. (1990): World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
3. Christopherson, Robert W. (2011): Geosystems - An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8 Ed., Macmillan
Publishing Company
4. Kale, V. S. and Gupta A. (2001): Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
5. Knighton, A. D. (1984): Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.
6. Selby, M.J. (2005): Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP
7. Skinner, Brian J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000): The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to physical Geology, 4th

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Edition, John Wiley and Sons.
8. Thornbury, W. D. (1969): Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.

Total Credit
Total Marks
 Semester End Examination
01 Credit
15 Marks
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MnC-1B:Geotectonics and Geomorphology (Practical)
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15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern: Students have
toperformOnePracticalcarrying 7 marks; Another
OnePractical carrying 5 marks.3 marks for submission
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of Laboratory Note Book duly signed by the Teacher

followed by the performance in a viva-voce.

List of Practical
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1. SOI topographical maps: Construction and interpretation of relief profiles (serial,

superimposed, projected and composite.
2. Drainage Basin Morphometry: Delineation of watershed, Stream ordering (Strahlar)
and Morphometric analysis: Relative Relief (after Smith), Dissection Index (after
DovNir), Average Slope (after Wentworth).
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References:
1. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C., (1992): Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
2. Kannan, M., Yadav, S. (2022): Practical Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur.
3. Khan, Z. A. (1998): Textbook of Practical Geography, Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi.
4. Khullar, D.R. (2018): Essentials of Practical Geography, New Academic Publishing Co., Jalandhar
5. Saha, P.K. and Basu, P. (2009): Advanced Practical Geography, Books and Allied (P) Ltd., Kolkata.
6. Sarkar, A. (2008): Practical Geography: A Systematic Approach, Orient BlackSwan, Kolkata.
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7. Sen, P.K. (1989). Geomorphological Analysis of Drainage Basin: An Introduction to Morphometric and
Hydrological Parameters, University of Burdwan.
8. Singh, R.L. and Singh, P.B. (2009): Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
9. Vaidyanadhan, R., Subbarao, K.V. (2014). Landforms of India from Topomaps and Images, Geological Society of
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SEC-1A:Elementary Statistics (Theory)

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Total Credit 02 Credits
Total Marks 35 Marks
 Semester End Examination 25 Marks
Mode: Written Examination;

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Exam. Duration: 2 Hours;
Question Pattern: Students have to answer Onequestion
carrying 10 marks out of Two given questions; Three
questions carrying 5 marks each out of given Six
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three parts and question carrying 5 marks will have at
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 Internal Assessment 10 Marks
Mode: Preparation of assignment on relevant theoretical
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1. Concepts and significance of statistics in Geography.
2. Collection of Data: Primary and secondary.
3. Classification and Tabulation of Data: Frequency Distribution (Simple and
cumulative) and Diagrammatic representation.
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4. Data measurement scales: Nominal, Ordinal, Interval and Ratio.
5. Sampling: Needs, types, and significance. Method of random sampling.
6. Central tendency: Mean, median, mode.
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7. Measures of dispersion: range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation;
coefficient of variation (CV).
8. Correlation and regression: Rank correlation, product moment correlation; linear
regression.
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References
1. Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.) (1968): Spatial Analysis – A Reader in Statistical Geography, Prentice Hall.
2. Ebdon D. (1977): Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.
3. Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31st Edition), S. Chand & Sons.
4. Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S. (1978): Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction, Oxford
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University Press
5. King L. S. (1969): Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice-Hall.
6. Mahmood A. (1977): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.
7. Pal S. K.(1998): Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
8. Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Orient
Blackswan Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
9. Silk J. (1979): Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London.
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10. Spiegel M., Lindstorm, D. (1999): Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series.

11. Yeats M. (1974): An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New York.

SEC-1B:Elementary Statistics (Practical)

Total Credit 01 Credit

Total Marks 15 Marks
 Semester End Examination
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15 Marks
Mode: Laboratory based Examination;
Exam. Duration: 2 Hours
Question Pattern: :Students have to perform One
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List of Practical

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1. Construction of histogram and frequency curve; measures of central tendency; computation of
mean (arithmetic and geometric), median and mode.
2. Measures of dispersions: Mean Deviation, Standarddeviation and coefficient of variation
3. Computation of correlation (Pearson) and Linear regression (Least square method).

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References
1. Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.) (1968): Spatial Analysis – A Reader in Statistical Geography, Prentice Hall.
2. Ebdon D. (1977): Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.
3. Gupta, S.P. (2003): Statistical Methods (31st Edition), S. Chand & Sons.
4. Hammond P. and McCullagh P. S. (1978): Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction, Oxford

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University Press
5. King L. S. (1969): Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice-Hall.
6. Mahmood A. (1977): Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept Publishing Company, Delhi.
7. Pal S. K.(1998): Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
8. Sarkar, A. (2013): Quantitative Geography: Techniques and Presentations. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., Orient
Blackswan Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
9. Silk J. (1979): Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London.

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10. Spiegel M., Lindstorm, D. (1999): Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series.
11. Yeats M. (1974): An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, New York.

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