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Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) ) Syllabus for Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) 1  Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) Note: i. The Question Paper which will...

Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) ) Syllabus for Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) 1  Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) Note: i. The Question Paper which will have 75 questions. ii. All questions will be based on Subject-Specific Knowledge. iii. All questions are compulsory. iv. The Questions will be Bilingual (English/Hindi). Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) Human Geography 1. Definition, Nature, Major Subfields, Contemporary Relevance. 2. Space and Society: Cultural Regions; Race; Religion and Language 3. Population: Population Growth and Demographic Transition Theory. 4. World Population Distribution and Composition (Age, Gender and Literacy). 5. Settlements: Types and Patterns of Rural Settlements; Classification of Urban Settlements; Trends and Patterns of World Urbanization. General Cartography 1. Maps – Types, Elements and Uses 2. Map Scale – Types and Application, Reading Distances on a Map. 3. Map Projections – Criteria for Choice of Projections; Attributes and Properties of: Zenithal Gnomonic Polar Case, Zenithal Stereographic Polar Case, Cylindrical Equal Area, Mercator’s Projection, Conical Projection with Two Standard Parallel, Bonne’s Projection. 4. Representation of Data – Symbols, Dots, Choropleth, Isopleth and Flow Diagrams, Interpretation of Thematic Maps. Environmental Geography: 1. Concepts and Approaches; Ecosystem – Concept and Structure; Ecosystem Functions. 2. Human-Environment Relationship in Equatorial, Desert, Mountain and Coastal Regions. 3. Environmental Problems and Management: Air Pollution; Biodiversity Loss; Solid and Liquid Waste. 4. Environmental Programmes and Policies: Developed Countries; Developing Countries. 5. New Environmental Policy of India; Government Initiatives. Geography of India 1. Physical Setting – Location, Structure and Relief, Drainage, Climate. 2. Population – Size and Growth since 1901, Population Distribution, Literacy,Sex Ratio. 3. Settlement System – Rural Settlement Types and Patterns, Urban Pattern. 4. Resource Base – Livestock (cattle and fisheries), Power (coal, and hydroelectricity), Minerals (iron ore and bauxite). 5. Economy – Agriculture (Rice, Wheat, Sugarcane, Groundnut, Cotton); Industries (Cotton Textile, Iron- Steel, Automobile), Transportation Modes (Road and Rail). 2  Applied Geography and Geoinformatics (COQP02) ) Economic Geography 1. Definition, Approaches and Fundamental Concepts of Economic Geography; Patterns of Development. 2. Locational Theories – Agriculture (Von Thunen) and Industrial (Weber). 3. Primary Activities – Intensive Subsistence Farming, Commercial Grain Farming, Plantation, Commercial Dairy Farming, Commercial Fishing, and Mining (iron ore, coal and petroleum). 4. Secondary Activities – Cotton Textile Industry, Petro-Chemical Industry, MajorManufacturing Regions. 5. Tertiary and Quaternary Activities – Modes of Transportation, Patterns of International Trade, and Information and Communication Technology Industry. Disaster Management 1. Hazards, Risk, Vulnerability and Disasters: Definition and Concepts. 2. Disasters in India: (a) Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping: Flood, Landslide, Drought. 3. Disasters in India: (b) Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping: Earthquake, Tsunami and Cyclone. 4. Human induced disasters: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping. 5. Response and Mitigation to Disasters: Mitigation and Preparedness, NDMA and NIDM; Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Based Disaster Management; Do’s and Don’ts During Disasters Geography of Tourism 1. Concepts, Nature and Scope; Inter-Relationships of Tourism, Recreation and Leisure; Geographical Parameters of Tourism by Robinson. 2. Type of Tourism: Nature Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Medical Tourism,Pilgrimage 3. Recent Trends of Tourism: International and Regional; Domestic (India); Eco- Tourism, Sustainable Tourism, Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) 4. Impact of Tourism: Economy; Environment; Society 5. Tourism in India: Tourism Infrastructure; Case Studies of Himalaya, Desertand Coastal and Heritage; National Tourism Policy Sustainability and Development 1. Sustainability: Definition, Components and Sustainability for Development. 2. The Millennium Development Goals: National Strategies and International Experiences 3. Sustainable Development: Need and examples from different Ecosystems. 4. Inclusive Development: Education, Health; Climate Change: The role of higher education in sustainability; The human right to health; Poverty and disease; Sustainable Livelihood Model; Policies and Global Cooperation for Climate Change 5. Sustainable Development Policies and Programmes: Rio+20; Goal-Based Development; Financing for Sustainable Development; Principles of Good Governance; National Environmental Policy, CDM. 3