MODIFIED CBCS CURRICULUM OF

GEOGRAPHY GENERAL PROGRAMME

SUBJECT CODE = 00

FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES UNDER RANCHI UNIVERSITY

Implemented from
Academic Session 2019-2022
Members of Board of Studies of CBCS Under- Graduate Syllabus as per
Guidelines of the Ranchi University, Ranchi.

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[Link]. Page No.

Members of Core Committee i

Contents ii –iii

COURSE STUCTURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘GENERAL’ PROGRAMME

1 Distribution of 120 Credits 1

2 Course structure with Credits for [Link]./ B.A./ [Link].(General Programme) 1

3 Basic Course structure for B.A. (General Programme) 2

4 Course structure for GEOGRAPHY (General Programme) 2

5 Subject Combinations allowed for [Link]./ B.A./ [Link]. General Programme 3

6 Semester wise Structure for Mid Sem & End Sem Examinations 3

7 Skill Enhancement Subject Papers for B. A. General Programme 3

SEMESTER I

8 I. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) 4

9 II. Core Course –DSC-A 4

10 DSC-A LAB 5

SEMESTER II

11 I. Environmental Studies (EVS) 6

12 II. Core Course –DSC-B 8

13 DSC-B LAB 9

SEMESTER III

14 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 1) 10

15 III. Core Course –DSC-C 10

16 DSC-C LAB 11

SEMESTER IV

17 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 2) 12

18 II. Core Course –DSC-D 12

19 DSC-D LAB 13

SEMESTER V

20 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 3) 14

21 II. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE-A) 14

22 DSE-A LAB 15

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23 I. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 4) 16

24 II. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE-B) 16

25 DSE-B LAB 17

SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE

26 Semester III - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 1) 18

27 SEC 1 LAB 20

28 Semester IV - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 2) 25

29 SEC 2 PROJECT 25

30 Semester V - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 3) 26

31 SEC 3 PROJECT 27

32 Semester VI - Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 4) 28

33 SEC 4 PROJECT 29

ANNEXURE

34 Distribution of Credits Semester wise for Hons/ General Programme 30

35 Sample calculation for SGPA for [Link]./B.A./[Link] Programme 31

36 Sample calculation for CGPA for [Link]./B.A./[Link] Programme 31

MARKS DISTRIBUTION FOR EXAMINATIONS AND

FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS

37 Marks Distribution of End Semester Theory Examinations 32

38 Marks Distribution of End Semester Practical Examinations 32

39 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of AECC NH + MB 33

Communication of 50 Marks
40 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of 75 Marks 34

41 Format of Question Paper for End Sem Examination of GE, SEC, General 35
& AECC Hindi/ English Communication of 100 Marks

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COURSE STUCTURE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘GENERAL’ PROGRAMME

Table A -1: Distribution of 120 Credits [*wherever there is a practical there will be no tutorial and vice –versa.]
Course Papers Credits Credits
Theory + Practical Theory + Tutorial

I. Core Course (DSC A to D)

04 Courses from each of the
03 discipline of choice
Theory 4x3=12 Papers 12X4=48 12X5=60
Practical/Tutorial* 4x3=12 Papers 12X2=24 12X1=12

II. Elective Course (EC)

A. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE A & B)
02 Courses from each of the
03 discipline of choice
Theory 2X3=6 Papers 6X4=24 6X5=30
Practical/ Tutorial* 2X3=6 Papers 6X2=12 6X1=6

III. Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC)

1. English/ Hindi Communication/ NH+MB/ 1 Paper 1X2=2 1X2=2
Business Communication for Commerce

2. Environmental Science 1 Paper 1x2=2 1x2=2

3. Skill Enhancement Course (SEC 1, 2, 3 & 4)

of the Core Course opted 4 Papers 4X2=8 4X2=8

Total Credit = 120 = 120

Table A -2: Course structure for [Link]./ B.A./ [Link]. (Undergraduate Programme)

Semester Course Allied Ability Enhancement Total Credits

(Core Courses) (Elective Courses) (Compulsory Courses)
12 Papers 6 Papers 6 Papers

Sem-I DSC-1A, DSC-2A, DSC-3A --- Eng / Hindi Comm/ NH + MB

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-II DSC-1B, DSC-2B, DSC-3B --- EVS

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-III DSC-1C, DSC-2C, DSC-3C --- SEC-1

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-IV DSC-1D, DSC-2D, DSC-3D --- SEC-2

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-V --- DSE-1A, DSE-2A, DSE-3A SEC-3

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Sem-VI --- DSE-1B, DSE-2B, DSE-3B SEC-4

(6+6+6=18 Credits) (02 Credits) 20 Credits

Total = 120 Credits

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COURSES OF STUDY FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘B. A. General’ PROGRAMME

Table A -3: Basic Course structure for ARTS (Undergraduate Programme) Total:120 Credits
Course Allied Ability Enhancement
(Core Courses) (Elective Courses) (Compulsory Courses)
Sem
Code 4 x 3 = 12 Papers Code 2 x 3 = 6 Papers Code 1 + 1 + 4 = 6 Papers

DSC1A Core Subject 1; Paper A

Compulsory Language Communication
I DSC2A Core Subject 2; Paper A
ENG/ Hindi/ NH + MB
DSC3A Core Subject 3; Paper A
DSC1B Core Subject 1; Paper B
II DSC2B Core Subject 2; Paper B
EVS Environmental Science

DSC3B Core Subject 3; Paper B

DSC1C Core Subject 1; Paper C SEC1: Elementary Computer
III DSC2C Core Subject 2; Paper C
SEC1 Application Softwares +Lab
DSC3C Core Subject 3; Paper C
DSC1D Core Subject 1; Paper D
IV DSC2D Core Subject 2; Paper D
SEC2 SEC2 of Either Core Subject
1,2 or 3
DSC3D Core Subject 3; Paper D
DSE1A Core Subject 1
V DSE2A Core Subject 2
SEC3 SEC3 of same subject opted
in Sem III
DSE3A Core Subject 3
DSE1B Core Subject 1
V DSE2B Core Subject 2 SEC4 SEC4 of same subject opted
in Sem III
DSE3B Core Subject 3

Table A -4: Course structure for GEOGRAPHY (Undergraduate Programme) Total:120 Credits

Course Allied Ability Enhancement

(Core Courses) (Elective Courses) (Compulsory Courses)
Semester
Code 4 Papers Code 2 Papers Code 4 Papers

Compulsory Language
I
DSC-A Geomorphology +Lab Communication

II DSC-B Human Deography +Lab EVS Environmental Science

Elementary Computer
III DSC-C Climatology +Lab SEC1
Application Softwares
+Lab
Agricultural Geography
IV DSC-D Economic Geography +Lab SEC2
+Project

Regional Planning
V Urban Geography +Project SEC3
DSE-A +Project

Population Geography Settlement Geography

VI SEC4
DSE-B +Project
+Project

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Table A-5: Subject Combinations allowed for B. A. General Programme:

[Link]. Note: Any Three Subjects may be opted but only One from [Link].1

1 Anthropology/ Geography/ Psychology/ Home Science 13 Bengali

2 Geography 14 Urdu
3 History 15 Sanskrit
4 Political Science 16 Ho
5 Psychology 17 Kharia
6 Sociology 18 Khortha
7 Economics 19 Kurmali
8 Anthropology 20 Kurux
9 Philosophy 21 Mundari
10 Mathematics 22 Nagpuri
11 Hindi 23 Panch Pargania
12 English 24 Santhali

Table A-6: Semester wise Structure for Mid Sem & End Sem Examinations:
Core Honours, Allied DSE, Compulsory AECC
Examination Structure
Courses
Sem End Semester
Mid Semester End Semester
Code Papers Practical/ Viva
Theory (F.M.) Theory (F.M.)
(F.M.)

I DSC-A Geomorphology +Lab --- 75 25

AECC Language Communication --- 100 ---
DSC-B Human Deography +Lab --- 75 25
II
AECC EVS --- 100 ---
III DSC-C Climatology +Lab --- 75 25

IV DSC-D Economic Geography +Lab --- 75 25

V DSE-A Urban Geography +Project --- 75 25

VI DSE-B Population Geography +Project --- 75 25

Table A-7: Semester wise Structure for End Sem Examination of Skill Enhancement Course:

Skill Enhancement Course SEC Examination Structure

Sem End Semester
Mid Semester End Semester
Code Papers Practical/ Viva
Theory (F.M.) Theory (F.M.)
(F.M.)
III Elementary Computer Application Softwares +Lab ---
SEC 1 100 ---

IV SEC 2 Agricultural Geography +Project --- 75 25

V SEC 3 Regional Planning +Project --- 75 25

VI SEC 4 Settlement Geography +Project --- 75 25

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SEMESTER I 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC)
(Credits: Theory-02)
Any One Compulsory Language Communication Prescribed by Ranchi University:
English Communication/ Hindi Communication / NH + MB Communication
(Refer AECC Curriculum of Ranchi University)

II. CORE COURSE –DSC-A: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

GEOMORPHOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Geomorphology: Nature and Scope.

2. Earth: Interior Structure and Isostasy.
3. Earth Movements: Plate Tectonics, Types of Folds and Faults, Earthquakes and Volcanoes
4. Geomorphic Processes: Weathering, Cycle of Erosion (Davis).
5. Evolution of Landforms (Erosional and Depositional): Fluvial, Karst, Aeolian and Glacial.

Reading List
 Bloom A. L., 2003: Geomorphology: A Systematic Analysis of Late Cenozoic Landforms, Prentice-Hall of
India, New Delhi.
 Bridges E. M., 1990: World Geomorphology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
 Christopherson, Robert W., (2011), Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography, 8 Ed.,Macmillan
Publishing Company
 Kale V. S. and Gupta A., 2001: Introduction to Geomorphology, Orient Longman, Hyderabad.
 Knighton A. D., 1984: Fluvial Forms and Processes, Edward Arnold Publishers, London.
 Richards K. S., 1982: Rivers: Form and Processes in Alluvial Channels, Methuen, London.
 Selby, M.J., (2005), Earth’s Changing Surface, Indian Edition, OUP
 Skinner, Brian J. and Stephen C. Porter (2000), The Dynamic Earth: An Introduction to physical
Geology,4th Edition, John Wiley and Sons
 Thornbury W. D., 1968: Principles of Geomorphology, Wiley.
 Gautam, A (2010): Bhautik Bhugol, Rastogi Punlications, Meerut
 Tikkaa, R N (1989): Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Kedarnath Ram Nath, Meerut
 Singh, S (2009):Bhautik Bhugol ka Swaroop, Prayag Pustak,Allahabad
 Tiwary Ram Kumar, Bhautik bhugol, Rajasthan Hindi Granth Academy, Jaipur
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PRACTICAL- DSC-A LAB: 60 Lectures

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be one Practical Examination of 3Hrs duration. Evaluation of Practical Examination may be as per the
following guidelines:

Experiment = 15 marks
Practical record notebook = 5 marks
Viva-voce = 5 marks

CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
1. Scales – Concept and application; Graphical Construction of Plain
3. Map Projections – Classification, Properties and Uses; Graphical Construction of Polar Zenithal
Stereographic Projection, Simple Conical Projection with One standard parallel and Two standard
parallel, Bonne’s Projections.

Reading List
 [Link] R. and Ormelling F. J., 1994: International Cartographic Association:Basic Cartographic
[Link] Press.
 2. Gupta K.K. and Tyagi, V. C., 1992: Working with Map, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
 3. Mishra R.P. and Ramesh, A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
 4. Monkhouse F. J. and Wilkinson H. R., 1973: Maps and Diagrams, Methuen, London.
 Rhind D. W. and Taylor D. R. F., (eds.), 1989: Cartography: Past, Present and Future,
Elsevier,International Cartographic Association.
 Robinson A. H., 2009: Elements of Cartography, John Wiley and Sons, New York.
 Sharma J. P., 2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
 Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
 Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., NewDelhi
 Singh R L & Rana P B Singh(1991) Prayogtmak Bhugol ke Mool Tatva, Kalyani Publishers, NewDelhi
 Sharma, J P (2010) Prayogtmak Bhugol ki Rooprekha, Rastogi Publications, Meerut
 Singh, R L & Dutta, P K (2012) PrayogatmakBhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
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SEMESTER II 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. ABILITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSE (AECC)

(Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 100 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks Th ESE = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be objective type test consisting of hundred questions of 1 mark each. Examinees are required to mark their
answer on OMR Sheet provided by the University.

AECC – ENVIRONMENT STUDIES Theory: 30 Lectures

Unit 1 : Introduction to environmental studies

Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies;
Scope and importance; Concept of sustainability and sustainable development.
(2 lectures)
Unit 2 : Ecosystems
What is an ecosystem? Structure and function of ecosystem; Energy flow in an ecosystem:
food chains, food webs and ecological succession. Case studies of the following ecosystems :

Forest ecosystem
Grassland ecosystem
Desert ecosystem
Aquatic ecosystems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)
(2 lectures)
Unit 3 : Natural Resources : Renewable and Non-‐renewable Resources
Land resources and landuse change; Land degradation, soil erosion and desertification.
Deforestation: Causes and impacts due to mining, dam building on environment, forests,
biodiversity and tribal populations.
Water : Use and over-‐exploitation of surface and ground water, floods, droughts, conflicts
over water (international & inter-‐state).
Energy resources : Renewable and non renewable energy sources, use of alternate energy
sources, growing energy needs, case studies.

(5 lectures)
Unit 4 : Biodiversity and Conservation
Levels of biological diversity : genetic, species and ecosystem diversity; Biogeographic
zones of India; Biodiversity patterns and global biodiversity hot spots
India as a mega-‐biodiversity nation; Endangered and endemic species of India
Threats to biodiversity : Habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-‐wildlife conflicts, biological
invasions; Conservation of biodiversity : In-‐situ and Ex-‐situ conservation of biodiversity.

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Ecosystem and biodiversity services: Ecological, economic, social, ethical, aesthetic

and Informational value.
(5 lectures)
Unit 5 : Environmental Pollution
Environmental pollution : types, causes, effects and controls; Air, water, soil and noise
pollution
Nuclear hazards and human health risks
Solid waste management : Control measures of urban and industrial waste.
Pollution case studies.
(5 lectures)
Unit 6 : Environmental Policies & Practices
Climate change, global warming, ozone layer depletion, acid rain and impacts on human
communities and agriculture
Environment Laws: Environment Protection Act; Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution)
Act; Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act; Wildlife Protection Act; Forest
Conservation Act. International agreements: Montreal and Kyoto protocols and Convention
on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Nature reserves, tribal populations and rights, and human wildlife conflicts in Indian context.

(4 lectures)
Unit 7 : Human Communities and the Environment
Human population growth: Impacts on environment, human health and welfare.
Resettlement and rehabilitation of project affected persons; case studies.
Disaster management : floods, earthquake, cyclones and landslides.
Environmental movements : Chipko, Silent valley, Bishnois of Rajasthan.
Environmental ethics: Role of Indian and other religions and cultures in environmental
conservation.
Environmental communication and public awareness, case studies (e.g., CNG vehicles
in Delhi).
(3 lectures)
Unit 8 : Field work
Visit to an area to document environmental assets: river/ forest/ flora/fauna, etc.
Visit to a local polluted site-‐Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural.
Study of common plants, insects, birds and basic principles of identification.
Study of simple ecosystems-‐pond, river, Delhi Ridge, etc.
(Equal to 4 lectures)

Suggested Readings:

 Raziuddin, M.., Mishra P.K. 2014, A Handbook of Environmental Studies, Akanaksha Publications, Ranchi.
 Mukherjee, B. 2011: Fundamentals of Environmental [Link] Publications, Allahabad.
 Carson, R. 2002. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
 Gadgil, M., & Guha, R.1993. This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India. Univ. of California Press.
 Gleeson, B. and Low, N. (eds.) [Link] Ethics and Environment, London, Routledge.
 Gleick, P. H. 1993. Water in Crisis. Pacific Institute for Studies in Dev., Environment &
Security. Stockholm Env. Institute, Oxford Univ. Press.
 Groom, Martha J., Gary K. Meffe, and Carl Ronald [Link] of Conservation Biology.
Sunderland: Sinauer Associates, 2006.

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 Grumbine, R. Edward, and Pandit, M.K. 2013. Threats from India’s Himalaya dams. Science, 339: 36-‐37.
 McCully, P. 1996. Rivers no more: the environmental effects of dams(pp. 29-‐64). Zed Books.
 McNeill, John R. 2000. Something New Under the Sun: An Environmental History of the Twentieth Century.
 Odum, E.P., Odum, H.T. & Andrews, J. [Link] of Ecology. Philadelphia: Saunders.
 Pepper, I.L., Gerba, C.P. & Brusseau, M.L. 2011. Environmental and Pollution Science. Academic Press.
 Rao, M.N. & Datta, A.K. 1987. Waste Water Treatment. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
 Raven, P.H., Hassenzahl, D.M. & Berg, L.R. [Link]. 8th edition. John Wiley & Sons.
 Rosencranz, A., Divan, S., & Noble, M. L. 2001. Environmental law and policy in India. Tripathi 1992.
 Sengupta, R. 2003. Ecology and economics: An approach to sustainable development. OUP.
 Singh, J.S., Singh, S.P. and Gupta, S.R. 2014. Ecology, Environmental Science and Conservation. S.
Chand Publishing, New Delhi.
 Sodhi, N.S., Gibson, L. & Raven, P.H. (eds). 2013. Conservation Biology: Voices from the Tropics.
John Wiley & Sons.
 Thapar, V. 1998. Land of the Tiger: A Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent.
 Warren, C. E. 1971. Biology and Water Pollution Control. WB Saunders.
 Wilson, E. O. [Link] Creation: An appeal to save life on earth. New York: Norton.
 World Commission on Environment and Development. 1987. Our Common Future. Oxford University

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II. CORE COURSE –DSC-B: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Introduction: Defining Human Geography; Major Themes; Contemporary Relevance

2. Space and Society: Cultural Regions; Race; Religion and Language
3. Population: Population Growth and Distribution; Population Composition; Demographic
Transition Theory
4. Settlements: Types of Rural Settlements; Classification of Urban Settlements.
5. Population-Resource Relationship

Reading List
 Chandna, R.C. (2010) Population Geography, Kalyani Publisher.
 Hassan, M.I. (2005) Population Geography, Rawat Publications, Jaipur
 Daniel, P.A. and Hopkinson, M.F. (1989) The Geography of Settlement, Oliver & Boyd, London.
 Johnston R; Gregory D, Pratt G. et al. (2008) The Dictionary of Human Geography, Blackwell Publication.
 Jordan-Bychkov et al. (2006) The Human Mosaic: A Thematic Introduction to Cultural
 Geography. W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.
 Kaushik, S.D. (2010) Manav Bhugol, Rastogi Publication, Meerut.
 Maurya, S.D. (2012) Manav Bhugol, Sharda Pustak Bhawan. Allahabad.
 Hussain, Majid (2012) Manav Bhugol. Rawat Publications, Jaipur
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PRACTICAL-DSC-B LAB 60 Lectures

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be one Practical Examination of 3Hrs duration. Evaluation of Practical Examination may be as per the
following guidelines:

Experiment = 15 marks
Practical record notebook = 5 marks
Viva-voce = 5 marks

THEMATIC CARTOGRAPHY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Diagrammatic Data Presentation – Line, Bar and Circle.

2. Thematic Mapping Techniques – Properties, Uses and Limitations; Areal Data -- Choropleth, Dot,
Proportional Circles; Point Data – Isopleths.

Reading List
 Cuff J. D. and Mattson M. T., 1982: Thematic Maps: Their Design and Production, Methuen Young
Books
 Dent B. D., Torguson J. S., and Holder T. W., 2008: Cartography: Thematic Map Design (6th
 Edition), Mcgraw-Hill Higher Education
 Gupta K. K. and Tyagi V. C., 1992: Working with Maps, Survey of India, DST, New Delhi.
 Kraak M.-J. and Ormeling F., 2003: Cartography: Visualization of Geo-Spatial Data, Prentice-Hall.
 Mishra R. P. and Ramesh A., 1989: Fundamentals of Cartography, Concept, New Delhi.
 Sharma J. P., 2010: Prayogic Bhugol, Rastogi Publishers, Meerut.
 Singh R. L. and Singh R. P. B., 1999: Elements of Practical Geography, Kalyani Publishers.
 Slocum T. A., Mcmaster R. B. and Kessler F. C., 2008: Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization(3rd
Edition), Prentice Hall.
 Tyner J. A., 2010: Principles of Map Design, The Guilford Press.
 Sarkar, A. (2015) Practical geography: A systematic approach. Orient Black Swan Private Ltd., NewDelhi
 Singh, L R & Singh R (1977): Manchitra or Pryaogatamek Bhugol , Central Book, Depot, Allahabad
 Bhopal Singh R L and Dutta P K (2012) Prayogatama Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad.

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SEMESTER III 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 1: (Credits: Theory-02)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted from
either of the Core Subjects opted for General Courses of Study. Refer Content from the Syllabus of
opted Skill Enhancement Course Subject.

II. CORE COURSE –DSC-C: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

CLIMATOLOGY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Atmospheric Composition and Structure – Variation with Altitude, Latitude and Season.
2. Insolation and Temperature – Factors and Distribution, Heat Budget, Temperature Inversion.
3. Atmospheric Pressure and Winds – Planetary Winds, Forces affecting Winds, General Circulation,
Jet Streams.
4. Atmospheric Moisture – Evaporation, Humidity, Condensation, Fog and Clouds, Precipitation
Types, Stability and Instability; Climatic Regions (Koppen)
5. Cyclones – Tropical Cyclones, Extra Tropical Cyclones, Monsoon - Origin and Mechanism.

Reading List
 Barry R. G. and Carleton A. M., 2001: Synoptic and Dynamic Climatology, Routledge, UK.
 Barry R. G. and Corley R. J., 1998: Atmosphere, Weather and Climate, Routledge, New York.
 Critchfield H. J., 1987: General Climatology, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi
 Lutgens F. K., Tarbuck E. J. and Tasa D., 2009: The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology,Prentice-
Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
 Oliver J. E. and Hidore J. J., 2002: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Pearson Education, New Delhi.
 Trewartha G. T. and Horne L. H., 1980: An Introduction to Climate, McGraw-Hill.
 Gupta L S(2000): Jalvayu Vigyan, Hindi Madhyam Karyanvay Nidishalya, Delhi Vishwa Vidhyalaya,Delhi
 Lal, D S (2006): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhavan, Allahabad
 Vatal, M (1986): Bhautik Bhugol, Central Book Depot, Allahabad
 Singh, S (2009): Jalvayu Vigyan, Prayag Pustak Bhawan, Allahabad
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PRACTICAL -DSC-C LAB 60 Lectures

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be one Practical Examination of 3Hrs duration. Evaluation of Practical Examination may be as per the
following guidelines:

Experiment = 15 marks
Practical record notebook = 5 marks
Viva-voce = 5 marks

PRACTICAL- STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY

1. Tabulation and Descriptive Statistics: Frequencies (Deciles, Quartiles), Cross Tabulation,

2. Central Tendency (Mean, Median and Mode)
3. Dispersion (Standard Deviation, Variance and Coefficient of Variation) Scattered diagram,
Histogram, Frequency Polygon & Frequency Curve

Class Record: Each student will submit a record containing five exercises:

1. Measures of central tendency and dispersion would be computed and interpreted for any two
attributes.
2. Histograms and frequency curve would be prepared and interpreted for one or two variables.
3. Based on of the sample set and using two relevant attributes, a scatter and regression line would be
plotted and mapped with a short interpretation.

Reading List
 Berry B. J. L. and Marble D. F. (eds.): Spatial Analysis – A Reader in Geography.
 Ebdon D., 1977: Statistics in Geography: A Practical Approach.
 Hammond P. and Mc Cullagh P. S., 1978: Quantitative Techniques in Geography: An Introduction,
Oxford University Press.
 King L. S., 1969: Statistical Analysis in Geography, Prentice-Hall.
 Mahmood A., 1977: Statistical Methods in Geographical Studies, Concept.
 Pal S. K., 1998: Statistics for Geoscientists, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
 Sarkar, A. (2013) Quantitative geography: techniques and presentations. Orient Black Swan PrivateLtd.,
New Delhi
 Silk J., 1979: Statistical Concepts in Geography, Allen and Unwin, London.
 Spiegel M. R.: Statistics, Schaum's Outline Series.
 Yeates M., 1974: An Introduction to Quantitative Analysis in Human Geography, McGraw Hill, NewYork.
 Shinha, Indira (2007) Sankhyiki bhugol. Discovery Publishing House, New Delhi
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SEMESTER IV 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks
I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 2: (Credits: Theory-02)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted from
either of the Core Subjects opted for General Courses of Study. Refer Content from the Syllabus of
opted Skill Enhancement Course Subject.

II. CORE COURSE –DSC-D: (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Introduction: Concept and classification of economic activity

2. Factors Affecting location of Economic Activity with special reference to Agriculture (Von Thunen
theory), Industry (Weber’s theory).
3. Primary Activities: Subsistence and Commercial agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining.
4. Secondary Activities: Manufacturing (Cotton Textile, Iron and Steel- with reference to world),
Concept of Manufacturing Regions, Special Economic Zones
5. Tertiary Activities: Transport, Trade and Services.

Reading List
 Alexander J. W., 1963: Economic Geography, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
 Coe N. M., Kelly P. F. and Yeung H. W., 2007: Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction,
Wiley-Blackwell.
 Hodder B. W. and Lee Roger, 1974: Economic Geography, Taylor and Francis.
 Combes P., Mayer T. and Thisse J. F., 2008: Economic Geography: The Integration of Regions
andNations, Princeton University Press.
 Wheeler J. O., 1998: Economic Geography, Wiley.
 Durand L., 1961: Economic Geography, Crowell.
 Bagchi-Sen S. and Smith H. L., 2006: Economic Geography: Past, Present and Future, Taylor and
Francis.
 Willington D. E., 2008: Economic Geography, Husband Press.
 Clark, Gordon L.; Feldman, M.P. and Gertler, M.S., eds. 2000: The Oxford

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PRACTICAL –DSC-D LAB 60 Lectures

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be one Practical Examination of 3Hrs duration. Evaluation of Practical Examination may be as per the
following guidelines:

Experiment = 15 marks
Practical record notebook = 5 marks
Viva-voce = 5 marks

INSTRUMENTAL SURVEY
1. Plane Table: Radiation, Intersection Method.
2. Prismatic Compass: Open & Closed Traverse.

Reading List :
 Misra, R.P & Ramesh A: (1986): Fundamentals of Cartography, McMillan [Link] Delhi
 Robinson A.H (1995) Elements of Cartography John Wiley &Sons USA
 Sarkar A.K.(1997): Practical Geography :A Systematic Approach, Oriental Longman Calcutta
 Sharma J.P.(2010): Prayogatmak Bhugol, Sahitya Bhawan
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SEMESTER V 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 3: (Credits: Theory-02)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted from either
of the Core Subjects opted for General Courses of Study. Refer Content from the Syllabus of opted
Skill Enhancement Course Subject

II. GEOGRAPHY SPECIFIC (DSE-A): (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

URBAN GEOGRAPHY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Urban geography: Introduction, nature and scope

2. Patterns of Urbanisation in developed and developing countries
3. Functional classification of cities: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
4. Urban Issues: problems of housing, slums, civic amenities (water and transport)
5. Case studies of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Chandigarh with reference to Land use and
Urban Issues

Reading List
1. Fyfe N. R. and Kenny J. T., 2005: The Urban Geography Reader, Routledge.
2. Graham S. and Marvin S., 2001: Splintering Urbanism: Networked Infrastructures,Technological
Mobilities and the Urban Condition, Routledge.
3. Hall T., 2006: Urban Geography, Taylor and Francis.
4. Kaplan D. H., Wheeler J. O. and Holloway S. R., 2008: Urban Geography, John Wiley.
5. Knox P. L. and McCarthy L., 2005: Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography, PearsonPrentice
Hall New York.
6. Knox P. L. and Pinch S., 2006: Urban Social Geography: An Introduction, Prentice-Hall.
7. Pacione M., 2009: Urban Geography: A Global Perspective, Taylor and Francis.
8. Sassen S., 2001: The Global City: New York, London and Tokyo, Princeton University Press.
9. Ramachandran R (1989): Urbanisation and Urban Systems of India, Oxford University Press, NewDelhi
10. Ramachandran, R., 1992: The Study of Urbanisation, Oxford University Press, Delhi
11. Singh, R.B. (Eds.) (2001) Urban Sustainability in the Context of Global Change, Science Pub Inc., Enfield
(NH), USA and Oxford & IBH Pub., New Delhi.
12. Singh, R.B. (Ed.) (2015) Urban development, challenges, risks andresilience in Asian megacities.
Advances in Geographical and Environmental Studies, Springer
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GEOGRAPHY PROJECT- DSE A

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Evaluation of project work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 15 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 10 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce

PROJECT WORK
Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the Subject
Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project shall be monitored
by the faculty members at regular intervals.

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SEMESTER VI 4 Papers
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Total 100 x 4 = 400 Marks

I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 4: (Credits: Theory-02)

All Four Papers (One paper to be studied in each semester) of any One Subject to be opted from either
of the Core Subjects opted for General Courses of Study. Refer Content from the Syllabus of opted
Skill Enhancement Course Subject

II. GEOGRAPHY SPECIFIC (DSE-B): (Credits: Theory-04, Practicals-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) + 25 (Pr 3Hrs)=100 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30 + Pr ESE =10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY Theory: 60 Lectures

1. Introduction: Concepts, Nature and Scope.

2. State, Nation and Nation State – Concept of Nation and State, Attributes of State – Frontiers,
Boundaries, Shape, Size, Territory and Sovereignty, Concept of Nation State; Geopolitics;
Theories(Heartland and Rimland)
3. Electoral Geography – Geography of Voting, Geographic Influences on Voting pattern, Geography
of Representation, Gerrymandering.
4. Political Geography of Resource Conflicts – Water Sharing Disputes, Disputes and Conflicts
Related to Forest Rights and Minerals.
5. Politics of Displacement: Issues of relief, compensation and rehabilitation: with reference to Dams
and Special Economic Zones

Reading List
1. Agnew J., 2002: Making Political Geography, Arnold.
2. Agnew J., Mitchell K. and Toal G., 2003: A Companion to Political Geography, Blackwell.
3. Cox K. R., Low M. and Robinson J., 2008: The Sage Handbook of Political Geography, Sage
4. Publications.
5. Cox K., 2002: Political Geography: Territory, State and Society, Wiley-Blackwell
6. Gallaher C., et al, 2009: Key Concepts in Political Geography, Sage Publications.
7. Glassner M., 1993: Political Geography, Wiley.
8. Jones M., 2004: An Introduction to Political Geography: Space, Place and Politics, Routledg .
9. Mathur H M and M M Cernea (eds.) Development, Displacement and Resettlement – Focus on Asian
Experience, Vikas, Delhi

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10. Painter J. and Jeffrey A., 2009: Political Geography, Sage Publications.
11. Taylor P. and Flint C., 2000: Political Geography, Pearson Education.
12. Verma M K (2004): Development, Displacement and Resettlement, Rawat Publications, Delhi
13. Hodder Dick, Sarah J Llyod and Keith S McLachlan (1998), Land Locked States of Africa and Asia (vo.2),
Frank Cass

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GEOGRAPHY PROJECT- DSE B

Marks : Pr (ESE: 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr (ESE) = 10

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Evaluation of project work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 15 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 10 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce

PROJECT WORK
Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the Subject
Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project shall be monitored
by the faculty members at regular intervals.

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COURSES OF STUDY FOR SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE ‘B. A. General’

PROGRAMME IN “GEOGRAPHY”
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SEMESTER III SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks
I. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 1: (Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 100 (ESE: 3Hrs) =100 Pass Marks Th ESE = 40

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be objective type test consisting of hundred questions of 1 mark each. Students are required to mark their
answer on OMR Sheet provided by the University.

ELEMENTARY COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARES:

A Common Syllabus Prescribed by Ranchi University Theory: 30 Lectures

Objective of the Course

The objective of the course is to generate qualified manpower in the area of Information Technology
(IT) and Graphic designing which will enable such person to work seamlessly at any Offices, whether
Govt. or Private or for future entrepreneurs in the field of IT.

A. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEM

Basic Computer Concept
Computer Appreciation - Characteristics of Computers, Input, Output, Storage units, CPU, Computer
System. (1 Lecture)

Input and Output Devices

Input Devices - Keyboard, Mouse, joystick, Scanner, web cam,
Output Devices- Soft copy devices, monitors, projectors, speakers, Hard copy devices, Printers – Dot
matrix, inkjet, laser, Plotters. (4 lectures)

Computer Memory and Processors

Memory hierarchy, Processor registers, Cache memory, Primary memory- RAM, ROM, Secondary
storage devices, Magnetic tapes, Floppy disks, hard disks, Optical Drives- CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, USB Flash drive, Mass storage devices: USB thumb drive. Managing disk Partitions,
File System. Basic Processor Architecture, Processor speed, Types of processor.
(5 lectures)
Numbers Systems and Logic Gates
Decimal number system, Binary number system, Octal number system, Hexadecimal number system,
Inter-conversion between the number systems. Basic Logic gates-AND, OR, NOT, Universal logic
gates- NAND, NOR (3 lectures)

Computer Software
Computer Software- Relationship between Hardware and Software, System Software, Application
Software, Compiler, Names of some high level languages, Free domain software. (2 Lectures)

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Internet & its uses

History of Internet, WWW and Web Browsers: Web Browsing software, Surfing the Internet, Chatting
on Internet, Basic of electronic mail, Using Emails, Document handling, Network definition, Common
terminologies: LAN, WAN, MAN, Node, Host, Workstation, Bandwidth, Network Components:
Severs, Clients, Communication Media. Wireless network
(3 Lectures)
Operating system-Windows
Operating system and basics of Windows, The User Interface, Using Mouse and Moving Icons on the
screen, The My Computer Icon, The Recycle Bin, Status Bar, Start and Menu & Menu-selection,
Running an Application, Windows Explorer Viewing of File, Folders and Directories, Creating and
Renaming of files and folders, Opening and closing of different Windows, Windows Setting, Control
Panels, Wall paper and Screen Savers, Setting the date and Sound, Concept of menu Using Help,
Advanced Windows, Using right Button of the Mouse, Creating Short cuts, Basics of Window Setup,
Notepad, Window Accessories
(2 Lectures)
B. MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007 AND LATEST VERSIONS
Word Processing
Word processing concepts: saving, closing, Opening an existing document, Selecting text, Editing
text, Finding and replacing text, printing documents, Creating and Printing Merged Documents,
Character and Paragraph Formatting, Page Design and Layout. Editing and Checking. Correcting
spellings. Handling Graphics, Creating Tables and Charts, Document Templates and Wizards, Mail
merge and Macros.
(3 Lectures)
Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet)
Spreadsheet Concepts, Creating, Saving and Editing a Workbook, Inserting, Deleting Work Sheets,
entering data in a cell / formula Copying and Moving from selected cells, handling operators in
Formulae, Functions: Mathematical, Logical, statistical, text, financial, Date and Time functions,
Using Function Wizard. Formatting a Worksheet: Formatting Cells changing data alignment, changing
date, number, character or currency format, changing font, adding borders and colors, Printing
worksheets, Charts and Graphs – Creating, Previewing, Modifying Charts. Integrating word processor,
spread sheets, web pages. Pivot table, goal seek, Data filter and scenario manager
(4 Lectures)
Microsoft Power Point (Presentation Package)
Creating, Opening and Saving Presentations, Creating the Look of Your Presentation, Working in
Different Views, Working with Slides, Adding and Formatting Text, Formatting Paragraphs, Drawing
and Working with Objects, Adding Clip Art and other pictures, Designing Slide Shows, Running and
Controlling a Slide Show, Printing Presentations. Creating photo album, Rehearse timing and record
narration. Master slides. (3 Lectures)

Reference Books
 Nishit Mathur, Fundamentals of Computer , Aph publishing corporation(2010)
 Misty E. Vermaat,.Microsoft word 2013 1st Edition (2013).
 Satish Jain, [Link], MS- Office 2010 Training Guide, BPB publication (2010)
 Joan Preppernau, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 step by step, Microsoft press(2015)
 Douglas E Corner, The Internet Book 4th Edition, prentice –Hall(2009)
 Faithe wempen, word 2016 in depth 1st edition, que publishing(2015)
 Steven welkler, Office 2016 for beginners, Create Space Independent publishing Plateform (2016)
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT LAB- SEC 1 LAB

A. MS-WORD LAB ASSIGNMENT

1. Write down the following Paragraph OR any one provided by your teacher;

Without a doubt, the Internet is one of the most important inventions of modern times. The
Internet is a global interconnected computer networks which allow each connected computer to share
and exchange information with each other. The origins of the Internet can be traced to the creation of
Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) as a network of computers under the
auspices of the U.S. Department of Defense in 1969.

Apply following effects on The paragraph:

i. Paragraph font-size and font-type must be 12 Verdana.
ii. Paragraph alignment must be justified and double line spacing.
iii. Highlight the “(ARPANET)” with green color.
iv. Make the “Internet” keywords Bold and Italic.
v. Insert any “WordArt” and a symbol to your document.
vi. Insert a clipart to your document.
vii. Add following lines to your document:
Internet, Intranet, Extranet, URL, WWW, Networking, Protocols, HTTP, TCP/IP

2. Create a Table of following fields:

Name, Surname, Age, Gender, Job and apply the following effects
i. Insert 10 records
ii. Font size should be 12
iii. Title size should be 14
iv. Font type should be Times new Roman
v. Title color should be blue
vi. Text color should be black
vii. Table border should be 2

3. Write a letter on ‘Road Safety’ and send to ‘Multiple Recipients’ using mail merge.

4. Type the paragraph given below:

Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative and self-sustaining facility accessible to hundreds
of millions of people worldwide. Physically, the Internet uses a portion of the total resources of the
currently existing public telecommunication networks. Technically, what distinguishes the Internet is
its use of a set of protocols called TCP/IP (for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol). Two
recent adaptations of Internet technology, the intranet and the extranet, also make use of the TCP/IP
protocol. Today, the Internet is a public, cooperative and self-sustaining facility accessible to hundreds
of millions of people worldwide. Physically, the Internet uses a portion of the total resources of the
currently existing public telecommunication networks. Technically, what distinguishes the Internet is
its use of a set of protocols called TCP/IP (for Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Two
recent adaptations of Internet technology, the intranet and the extranet, also make use of the TCP/IP
protocol.

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Apply the following:

i. Change Internet into Internets at a time
ii. Heilight TCP/IP in red color
iii. Replace protocol into protocols
iv. Find the word “Public”

B. MICROSOFT EXCEL LAB ASSİGNMENT

Basic Formatting and Spreadsheet Manipulation

1. Add rows and columns to an existing spreadsheet
2. Reformat data (center, comma and currency styles, bold, text color)
3. Work with a simple formula (product) and function (sum)

Assignment
1. Create a workbook as shown below.
2. To enter new rows or columns, simply click on the row or column header to select the whole row
or column. Then right click with the mouse and choose insert.
3. Add the new row for S Spade with the data that’s shown below (between the original rows 7 and
8).
4. Add a column for gender and the data as shown below (between the original columns A and B).
Enter the appropriate gender for yourself in the last row.

A B C D
Name Male/Female Genre Number of Songs
J Smith F Blues 50
B Doe M Country 110
S Spade F Country 200
F Zappa M Blues 1400
F Zappa M Alternative 2300
J Smith F Alternative 150
S Spade F Blues 1000
B Doe M Blues 75
yourname M Blues 800

5. Center the data in columns B and C. Do this by selecting the whole column and click the center
icon on the ribbon.
6. Bold the data in row 1, the column headings (ensure that the data all remains visible within the
column boundaries).
7. Change the font color for row 1 to Blue.
8. Change the format of the data in column D to comma style (no decimal places showing).There is
an icon on the home tab that sets it to comma style easily.
9. Add two new column labels to the right of the current columns; Unit Price and Total Cost. (They
will be in columns E and F.) These two columns of data should be currency type so that the dollar
sign is shown. There is an icon to quickly format the selected column as currency type.
10. All tunes are $.99, so enter that value for all rows in Column E. You can copy quickly by using the
Auto Fill handle and drag that amount down. When you over your mouse over the tiny square in
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the bottom right hand corner of the active cell, your mouse shape will become a skinny plus sign,
and you can click and drag that cell to make a copy.

11. Calculate Total Cost (column F) as column D times Column E. You will type in a formula like this
into cell F2: =D2*E2 (Be sure to begin the formula with an equal sign)
12. Use the AutoFill (skinny plus sign) again to copy the formula down column F; down to F10.
Double check the picture below to make sure yours has the correct values
13. Add a border to all of the cells (A1-f10) using the Borders tool in the Fonts group on the Home
Tab.
14. Change the page layout to landscape. Do this by clicking the Page Layout tab on the ribbon and
then to Orientation to Landscape.
15. Save the file.
16. Click in cell F11 and Use the sum function or the shortcut icon that looks like ∑ to get the total of
the Total Cost column.
17. Ensure that the data is all visible within the column boundaries. Make the columns wider if
needed.
18. Save the workbook. Your final spreadsheet should look like the following when printed.

Name Male/Female Genre Number of Songs Unit Price Total Cost

J Smith F Blues 50 $ 0.99 $ 49.50

B Doe M Country 110 $ 0.99 $ 108.90

S Spade F Country 200 $ 0.99 $ 198.00

F Zappa M Blues 1,400 $ 0.99 $ 1,386.00

F Zappa M Alternative 2,300 $ 0.99 $ 2,277.00

S Spade F Blues 1,000 $ 0.99 $ 990.00

J Smith F Alternative 150 $ 0.99 $ 148.50

B Doe M Blues 75 $ 0.99 $ 74.25

yourname M Blues 800 $ 0.99 $ 792.00

$ 6,024.15

Create a sample table given below in Excel

 Using formula find Total

 Find the maximum value using MAX function from the Units column
 Find minimum value from Total column

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Order Date Region Rep Item Units Unit Cost Total
1/6/2016 East Jones Pencil 95 1.99 189.05
1/23/2016 Central Kivell Binder 50 19.99 999.50
2/9/2016 Central Jardine Pencil 36 4.99 179.64
2/26/2016 Central Gill Pen 27 19.99 539.73
3/15/2016 West Sorvino Pencil 56 2.99 167.44
4/1/2016 East Jones Binder 60 4.99 299.40
4/18/2016 Central Andrews Pencil 75 1.99 149.25
5/5/2016 Central Jardine Pencil 90 4.99 449.10
5/22/2016 West Thompson Pencil 32 1.99 63.68
6/8/2016 East Jones Binder 60 8.99 539.40
6/25/2016 Central Morgan Pencil 90 4.99 449.10
7/12/2016 East Howard Binder 29 1.99 57.71
7/29/2016 East Parent Binder 81 19.99 1,619.19
8/15/2016 East Jones Pencil 35 4.99 174.65
9/1/2016 Central Smith Desk 2 125.00 250.00
9/18/2016 East Jones Pen Set 16 15.99 255.84
10/5/2016 Central Morgan Binder 28 8.99 251.72
10/22/2016 East Jones Pen 64 8.99 575.36
11/8/2016 East Parent Pen 15 19.99 299.85
11/25/2016 Central Kivell Pen Set 96 4.99 479.04
12/12/2016 Central Smith Pencil 67 1.29 86.43
12/29/2016 East Parent Pen Set 74 15.99 1,183.26

C. MS-POWERPOINT LAB ASSIGNMENT

Activity 1 : Using Text & Background/Themes

i. Create one new slide and insert any text.
ii. To make your slide more attractive, use the themes or background.
iii. Make sure it apply for every slide not only one slide.

Activity 2 : Apply Custom Animation On Text

i. Use the custom animation to add effects on your text. Set the text move after
you click the mouse.
ii. If you have more than one text, add effects for each of text.

Activity 3 : Insert Image & WordArt

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Choose one pictures or clip art from any source and insert in your new slide.
iii. Using the WordArt, make a note or title on your picture.
iv. Use the custom animation again to add effects on your picture and WordArt.

Activity 4 : Insert Text Box

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Use the text box to insert one paragraph of text and adjust your text.

Activity 5 : Insert Smart Art

i. Insert one new blank slide.
ii. Insert the Smart Art and put your text on the Smart Art.

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Activity 6 : Insert Audio

i. Back to your first slide and insert one audio on that slide. The audio must play
automatically when you show your slide.
ii. Make sure the speaker also not appear when you show your slide. (the icon).
iii. The audio must play when you show alls your slide, not only one slide.

Activity 7 : inserting Video

i. Insert one new slide and insert one short video

Activity 8 : Save File

i. Save your file

Activity 9 : Create Photo Album & Hyperlink

i. Insert one new slide and put a text ex: “My Photo Album”
ii. Create one photo album and adjust your text and your photos
iii. Save your photo album with a new file
iv. Make a hyperlink to your photo using the text “My Photo Album”

Reference Books:
 Faithe wempen, word 2016 in depth 1st edition, que publishing(2015)
 steven welkler, Office 2016 for bignners, Create Space Independent publishing plateform(2016)
 Elaine Marmel, office 2016 simplified, 1st Edition, John wiley and sons Inc(2016)
 Patrice-Anne Rutledge, Easy office 2016 1st edition, Que publishing(2016)
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SEMESTER IV SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks
II. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 2: (Credits: Theory-02) )

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.
Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

HYDROLOGY Theory: 30 Lectures

1. Hydrological Cycle: Systems approach in hydrology, human impact on the hydrological cycle;
2. Precipitation, interception, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, infiltration, ground-water, run off
and over land flow;
3 Hydrological input and output.
4. River Basin and Problems of Regional Hydrology: Characteristics of river basins, basin surface run-
off, measurement of river discharge
5. Floods and droughts.

SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT- SEC 2

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Guidelines to Examiners for

End Semester Examination (ESE):
Evaluation of project work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 15 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 10 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce
PROJECT WORK
Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the Subject
Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project shall be monitored
by the faculty members at regular intervals.

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SEMESTER V SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks

III. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 3: (Credits: Theory-02) )

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

SETTLEMENT GEOGRAPHY Theory: 30 Lectures

1. Nature scope & contents of Settlement Geography.

2. Definition of Urban &Rural Settlement: Salient features of human settlements in India
3. Settlement site & structure: Internal morphology, external forms, field patterns, functions, rural
housetypes with reference to India
4. Spatial organization: size, spacing, hierarchy of settlements.
5. Functional classification of towns and cities, rural –urban fringe, slums.

Readings:
 Bose A. India’s Urbanization 1947-2000 Tata Mcgraw Hill, New Delhi.
 Chisholm,M: (1970) Rural Settlements and Landuse, Hutchinson,London
 Clout, R.D (1970) Rural Geography, Pergamon Press, London
 Dickenson, R.E (1947) City, Region and Regionalism, Kegan Paul Trench Trubner & [Link]
 Krishnan,G.: Nagar Bhugol, Punjab State University text Book Board, Chandigarh(Punjab)
 Misra,H.N (ed) (1987) Rural Geography, Heritage Publishers, New Delhi
 Mukherji,R.K (1968)Man and his habitation, Popular Books, Bombay
 Singh R.L (1972) Readings in Rural Settlement Geography, Banaras Hindu University, department of
geography, Varanasi
 Turner Roy(ed) (1962): India’s urban future, Oxford University press, Bombay
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT- SEC 3

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Guidelines to Examiners for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Evaluation of project work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 15 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 10 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce

PROJECT WORK
Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the Subject
Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project shall be monitored
by the faculty members at regular intervals.

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SEMESTER VI SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE 1 Paper
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Total 100 x 1 = 100 Marks
IV. SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE SEC 4: (Credits: Theory-02)

Marks : 75 (ESE: 3Hrs) =75 Pass Marks: Th ESE = 30

Instruction to Question Setter for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

There will be two group of questions. Group A is compulsory and will contain two questions. Question No.1 will be very
short answer type consisting of ten questions of 1 mark each. Question No.2 will be short answer type of 5 marks. Group
B will contain descriptive type six questions of fifteen marks each, out of which any four are to answer.

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Theory: 30 Lectures

1. Definition of Region, Evolution and Types of Regional planning: Formal, Functional, and Planning
Regions and Regional Planning; Need for Regional Planning; Types of regional Planning.
2. Choice of a Region for Planning: Characteristics of an Ideal Planning Region; Delineation of
Planning Region; Regionalization of India for Planning (Agro Ecological Zones)
3. Theories and Models for Regional Planning: Growth Pole Model of Perroux; Growth Centre Model
in Indian Context; Myrdal, Hirschman, Rostow and Friedmann; Village Cluster
4. Changing Concept of Development, Concept of underdevelopment; Efficiency-Equity Debate
5. Measuring development: Indicators (Economic, Social and Environmental); Human development.

Reading List

1. Blij H. J. De, 1971: Geography: Regions and Concepts, John Wiley and Sons.
2. Claval P.l, 1998: An Introduction to Regional Geography, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford and Massachusetts.
3. Friedmann J. and Alonso W. (1975): Regional Policy - Readings in Theory and Applications, MIT Press,
Massachusetts.
4. Gore C. G., 1984: Regions in Question: Space, Development Theory and Regional Policy,
Methuen,London.
5. Gore C. G., Köhler G., Reich U-P. and Ziesemer T., 1996: Questioning Development; Essays on the
Theory, Policies and Practice of Development Intervention, Metropolis- Verlag, Marburg.
6. Haynes J., 2008: Development Studies, Polity Short Introduction Series.
7. Johnson E. A. J., 1970: The Organization of Space in Developing Countries, MIT Press, Massachusetts.
8. Peet R., 1999: Theories of Development, The Guilford Press, New York.
9. UNDP 2001-04: Human Development Report, Oxford University Press.
10. World Bank 2001-05: World Development Report, Oxford University Press, New Delhi
11. Puri V.K & Chand.M (1998) Regional Planning in India, Allied Publication
12. Chand R.C (2010) Pradeshik Niyijan tatha Vikash , Kalyani Publishers Ludhiana.
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SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROJECT- SEC 4

Marks : 25 (Pr 3Hrs) =25 Pass Marks: Pr ESE =10

Guidelines to Examiners for

End Semester Examination (ESE):

Evaluation of project work may be as per the following guidelines:

Project model (if any) and the Project record notebook = 15 marks
Project presentation and viva-voce = 10 marks

Overall project dissertation may be evaluated under the following heads:

 Motivation for the choice of topic
 Project dissertation design
 Methodology and Content depth
 Results and Discussion
 Future Scope & References
 Presentation style
 Viva-voce

PROJECT WORK
Student alone or in a group of not more than five, shall undertake one Project approved by the Subject
Teacher/H.O.D. of the Department/College concerned. The progress of the Project shall be monitored
by the faculty members at regular intervals.

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SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR SGPA & CGPA FOR UNDERGRADUATE ‘[Link]./B.A./[Link]

General’ PROGRAMME

Distribution of Credits Semester wise for Undergraduate Courses

Table B-1: UG (B.A./ [Link]./[Link]. Programme)

Semester wise distribution of 120 Credits

Total
CC AECC GE SEC DSE
Credits

Semester I 18 02 20

Semester II 18 02 20

Semester III 18 02 20

Semester IV 18 02 20

Semester V 02 18 20

Semester VI 02 18 20

72 04 08 36 120

CC=Core Course; AECC=Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course; GE=Generic Elective; SEC=Skill Enhancement Course;
DSE=Discipline Specific Elective

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Table B-1: Sample calculation for SGPA for B.A./[Link]./[Link]. Program

Course Credit Grade Letter Grade Point Credit Point SGPA (Credit
(Credit X Grade) Point/Credit)
Semester I
DSC - 1A 06 B 6 36
DSC - 2A 06 B+ 7 42
DSC - 3A 06 C 5 30
AECC – 1 02 B 6 12
Total 20 120 6.0 (120/20)
Semester II
DSC - 1B 06 B 6 36
DSC - 2B 06 B 6 36
DSC - 3B 06 C 5 30
AECC – 2 02 A+ 9 18
Total 20 120 6.0 (120/20)
Semester III
DSC - 1C 06 A 8 48
DSC - 2C 06 A+ 9 54
DSC - 3C 06 A 8 48
SEC – 1 02 A 8 16
Total 20 166 8.3 (166/20)
Semester IV
DSC - 1D 06 C 5 30
DSC - 2D 06 B 6 36
DSC - 3D 06 B+ 7 42
SEC – 2 02 A+ 9 18
Total 20 126 6.3 (126/20)
Semester V
DSE - 1A 06 B 6 36
DSE - 2A 06 A+ 9 54
DSE - 3A 06 A 8 48
SEC – 3 02 B 6 12
Total 20 150 7.5 (150/20)
Semester VI
DSE - 1B 06 B+ 7 42
DSE - 1B 06 B 6 36
DSE - 1B 06 C 5 30
SEC - 4 02 C 5 10
Total 20 118 5.9 (118/20)
CGPA
Grand Total 120 800 6.67 (800/120)

Table B- 2: Sample calculation for CGPA for B.A./[Link]./[Link]. Program

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI

Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20; Credit:20;
SGPA: 6.0 SGPA: 6.0 SGPA: 8.3 SGPA: 6.3 SGPA: 7.5 SGPA: 5.9

Thus CGPA= (20x6.0+20x6.0+20x8.3+20x6.3+20x7.5+20x5.9)/120=6.67

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MARKS DISTRIBUTION FOR EXAMINATIONS AND FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPERS

Marks Distribution of End Semester Theory Examinations:

Table No. C1: Marks distribution of Theory Examinations of End Semester

Group-B Total No. of

Group-A#
(Descriptive Questions to Set
(Very short answer type
Full Pass Questions with
Topic Code Time Compulsory Questions)
Marks Marks Choices ) Group Group
No. of Questions x Marks
No. of Questions x A# B
= F.M.
Marks = F.M.

T75 75 30 3 Hrs [Link].1 (10x1) + 1x5 =15 4 (out of 6) x15 =60 2 6

End
T100 100 40 3 Hrs [Link].1 (10x1) + 2x5 =20 4 (out of 6) x20 =80 3 6
Sem
T50 +T50 50X2=100 20 3 Hrs 2 x5 =10 2 (out of 3) x20 =40 2 3

# Question No.1 in Group-A carries 10 very short answer type 1 Mark Questions.

Marks Distribution of Mid/End Semester Practical Examinations:

Table No. C2: Marks distribution of Practical Examinations of End Semester

Full Pass Distribution of Marks

Topic Code Time Total No. of Questions to Set
Marks Marks Experiment Record Viva

P25 25 10 3 Hrs 15 5 5

End P50 50 20 3 Hrs 30 10 10 Pr. with components of both papers

Sem P75 75 30 3 Hrs 45 15 15 Pr. with components of all three papers

P100 100 40 3 Hrs 60 20 20 Pr. with components of all four papers

Abbreviations : T= Theory Examination, P= Practical Examination.

Mid Sem* : There will be 15 Marks Theory Examination in Practical Subjects and 25 Marks Theory
Examination in Non-Practical Subjects/ Papers. 25 Marks Theory Examination may include 10
Marks questions from Assignment/ Project/ Tutorial where ever applicable.
Note : There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examinations.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
AECC NH + MB COMMUNICATION

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =50 P.M.=20 Time=1.5Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries short answer type compulsory questions.
([kaM *A* esa y?kq mÙkjh; vfuok;Z iz”u gSaA)
ii. Answer 2 out of 3 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds rhu esa ls fdUgha nks fo‘k;fu‘B@ [Link] iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa essa mÙkj nsaA)
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
([Link] nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)

Group A
1. ............... [5]
2. ............... [5]

Group B
3. ............... [20]
4. ............... [20]
5. ............... [20]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
SUBJECTS WITHOUT PRACTICAL

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =75 P.M.=40 (Including Mid Sem) Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ [Link] iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa essa mÙkj nsaA)
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
([Link] nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [10x1=10]
i. ...............
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
vi. ...............
vii. ...............
viii. ...............
ix. ...............
x. ...............
2. ............... [5]
Group B
3. ............... [15]
4. ............... [15]
5. ............... [15]
6. ............... [15]
7. ............... [15]
8. ............... [15]
Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.
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FORMAT OF QUESTION PAPER FOR END SEM EXAMINATION

OF
GE, SEC, GENERAL & AECC HINDI/ ENGLISH COMMUNICATION

Ranchi University, Ranchi

End Sem No. Exam Year
Subject/ Code
F.M. =100 P.M.=40 Time=3Hrs.

General Instructions:
i. Group A carries very short answer type compulsory questions.
ii. Answer 4 out of 6 subjective/ descriptive questions given in Group B.
([kaM *B* ds N% esa ls fdUgha pkj fo‘k;fu‘B@ [Link] iz”uksa ds mÙkj nsaA)
iii. Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
(;FkklaHko vius “kCnksa essa mÙkj nsaA)
iv. Answer all sub parts of a question at one place.
(,d iz”u ds lHkh Hkkxksa ds mÙkj ,d lkFk fy[ksaA)
v. Numbers in right indicate full marks of the question.
([Link] nk;ha vksj fy[ks x;s gSaA)
Group A
1. [10x1=10]
i. ...............
ii. ...............
iii. ...............
iv. ...............
v. ...............
vi. ...............
vii. ...............
viii. ...............
ix. ...............
x. ...............
2. ............... [5]
3. ............... [5]
Group B
4. ............... [20]
5. ............... [20]
6. ............... [20]
7. ............... [20]
8. ............... [20]
9. ............... [20]

Note: There may be subdivisions in each question asked in Theory Examination.

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