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B.A · Semester 5

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    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

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    Semester 5 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 5 — विषयवार कक्षाएँ

    Every theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.

    Evolution of Geographical ThoughtRegional Planning and Development
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    Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्ट

    Experiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.

    Practical-V (Statistical Methods in Geography)Research Project-I
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    Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्म

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    Semester 5 mock testमॉक टेस्ट

    A full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.

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    Semester 5 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षा

    Previous papers, important questions and full revision.

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सिलेबस · पाठ्यक्रम

4 subjects · 19 chapters · 82 topics

Evolution of Geographical Thought5 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Unit 1: Ancient and Medieval Geography 5 टॉपिक
  1. Greek geographers - Herodotus, Eratosthenes, Strabo, Ptolemy
  2. Roman contribution
  3. Geographical ideas in ancient India - Puranas, Surya Siddhanta
  4. Arab geographers - Al-Masudi, Al-Biruni, Ibn Battuta, Ibn Khaldun
  5. Age of discoveries
02Unit 2: Foundations of Modern Geography 5 टॉपिक
  1. Bernhard Varenius
  2. Immanuel Kant
  3. Alexander von Humboldt - Kosmos
  4. Carl Ritter - Erdkunde
  5. Friedrich Ratzel and environmental determinism
03Unit 3: Schools of Geography 4 टॉपिक
  1. German school - Richthofen, Hettner
  2. French school - Vidal de la Blache, Brunhes, possibilism
  3. British school - Mackinder, Herbertson
  4. American school - Davis, Semple, Huntington, Hartshorne
04Unit 4: Dualisms and Regional Concept 5 टॉपिक
  1. Physical vs human geography
  2. Systematic vs regional geography
  3. Determinism vs possibilism; neo-determinism
  4. Areal differentiation - Hartshorne
  5. Concept of region
05Unit 5: Modern Trends 5 टॉपिक
  1. Quantitative revolution
  2. Systems approach and models
  3. Behavioural geography
  4. Radical and Marxist geography
  5. Humanistic and welfare geography; development of geography in India
Regional Planning and Development5 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Unit 1: Concept of Region 4 टॉपिक
  1. Meaning and types of regions - formal, functional, planning
  2. Methods of regional delineation
  3. Hierarchy of planning regions
  4. Macro, meso and micro regions of India
02Unit 2: Planning and Development 4 टॉपिक
  1. Meaning and types of planning
  2. Growth vs development
  3. Indicators of development - HDI, per capita income
  4. Sustainable development goals
03Unit 3: Theories of Regional Development 5 टॉपिक
  1. Growth pole theory - Perroux
  2. Growth centre approach in India
  3. Cumulative causation - Myrdal
  4. Core-periphery model - Friedmann
  5. Rostow's stages of growth
04Unit 4: Regional Imbalances 4 टॉपिक
  1. Causes and measurement of regional imbalance
  2. Regional disparities in India
  3. Backward regions of Uttar Pradesh - Bundelkhand, Purvanchal
  4. Policies to reduce imbalance
05Unit 5: Planning in India 5 टॉपिक
  1. Five Year Plans - objectives and achievements
  2. NITI Aayog
  3. Multi-level and decentralised planning
  4. Area development programmes - DPAP, DDP, Hill Area, Tribal Sub-Plan
  5. Aspirational Districts Programme
Practical-V (Statistical Methods in Geography)4 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Experiment Group 1: Data and Frequency Distribution 4 टॉपिक
  1. Types and sources of geographical data
  2. Tabulation and class intervals
  3. Frequency distribution and cumulative frequency
  4. Histogram, frequency polygon and ogive
02Experiment Group 2: Measures of Central Tendency 4 टॉपिक
  1. Arithmetic mean - direct and assumed mean methods
  2. Median and quartiles
  3. मोड
  4. Relationship between mean, median and mode
03Experiment Group 3: Measures of Dispersion 4 टॉपिक
  1. Range and quartile deviation
  2. Mean deviation
  3. Standard deviation
  4. Coefficient of variation - comparing rainfall variability
04Experiment Group 4: Correlation 4 टॉपिक
  1. Meaning and types of correlation
  2. Scatter diagram
  3. Karl Pearson's coefficient of correlation
  4. Spearman's rank correlation
Research Project-I5 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Milestone 1: Introduction to Geographical Research 4 टॉपिक
  1. Nature of geographical research
  2. Primary and secondary data
  3. Field methods - observation, questionnaire, interview, sketch mapping
  4. Research ethics
02Milestone 2: Study Area and Synopsis 5 टॉपिक
  1. Selecting a study area and theme (land use, water resources, settlement, migration)
  2. Location map of the study area
  3. Objectives and research questions
  4. Methodology and data sources
  5. Submitting the synopsis
03Milestone 3: Field Work 4 टॉपिक
  1. Household survey with questionnaire
  2. Land use survey and sketch maps
  3. Photographs and GPS points
  4. Collecting Census and village records
04Milestone 4: Mapping and Report Writing 4 टॉपिक
  1. Tabulation and percentages
  2. Thematic maps and diagrams
  3. Report structure - introduction, study area, findings, conclusion
  4. References and appendices
05Milestone 5: Presentation and Viva 3 टॉपिक
  1. Presentation with maps
  2. Viva preparation
  3. Plan for Research Project-II

About this course

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Complete Evolution of Geographical Thought syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Regional Planning and Development syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Practical-V (Statistical Methods in Geography) syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Research Project-I syllabus with regular tests

यह किसके लिए है

  • B.A Geography students of Semester 5 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
  • UGC-NET and UPSC Geography optional aspirants
  • Learners interested in the history of geographical ideas

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • B.A Geography Semesters 1-4
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

सवाल

Which syllabus is followed?

The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.

How do I remember so many geographers?

The course uses timelines and tables of geographers, their books and key ideas for quick revision.

Is this useful for UGC-NET?

Yes, geographical thought is a full unit of the NET Geography syllabus.

Are UP examples included?

Yes, regional disparities and development schemes in Uttar Pradesh are used as case studies.

Does it help in competitive exams?

Yes, planning, regional disparity and development indicators are asked in UPSC, UPPSC and NET.

Is a computer used?

Exercises are first solved by hand as required in the exam; students may check answers with a spreadsheet.

I am weak in maths. Can I manage?

Yes, only basic arithmetic is needed and every formula is practised with small geographical data sets.

Which guidelines are followed?

The NEP 2020 project guidelines of UP state universities. Where your university's format differs, the centre follows your own university's guidelines.

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