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Course Features
- Lectures 136
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- Duration 4.5 Months
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English/Hinglish
- Students 56
- Assessments Yes
- 20 Sections
- 136 Lessons
- 22 Weeks
- Unit VI - Paper I - Section B - Human Geography - Perspectives in Human GeographyPerspectives in Human Geography15
- 1.1Introduction to Geography Optional Foundation 2026
- 1.21. Introduction to Human Geography & Ancient Classical Geography
- 1.3Lecture 1: Assignment
- 1.42. The Classical Debates : Paradigms, Paradigm Shift, Determinism & Possibilism,
- 1.53. Areal Differentiation & Regional Synthesis
- 1.64. Quantitative Revolution (QR) & Locational Analysis
- 1.75. Behavioral Approach in Geography
- 1.86. Humanist Approach in Geography
- 1.97. Radical, Marxist and Functionalist Approach in Geography
- 1.108. Welfare Approach in Geography
- 1.119. Environmentalism in Geography
- 1.1210. Religion, Secularisation and Language in Geography
- 1.1311. Cultural Regions in the World
- 1.1412. Human Development Index
- 1.151. Test – Perspectives in Human Geography
- Unit VII - Paper I - Section B - Human Geography - Economic GeographyEconomic Geography10
- 2.113. World Economic Development: Measurement, Paradigms & Regional Disparities
- 2.2Assignment 13: World Economic Development
- 2.314. World Resources And Their Distribution
- 2.414. Assignment – World Resource and their Distribution
- 2.515. Energy Crisis
- 2.616. Limits to Growth
- 2.717. World Agriculture: A typology of agricultural regions
- 2.818. Agricultural Inputs and Productivity & Food & Nutrition Security
- 2.919. Famine: causes, effects, and remedies
- 2.1020. World industries: location patterns and problems & Patterns of world trade.
- Unit VIII - Paper I - Section B - Human Geography - Population and Settlement GeographyPopulation and Settlement Geography18
- 3.121. Population Distribution & Growth: World & Indian Patterns
- 3.222. Theories of Population Growth: Malthusian, Marxist & Neo-Marxian
- 3.323. Demographic Transition Model: Stages & India’s Position
- 3.424. Demographic Attributes: Fertility & Mortality Determinants
- 3.525. Migration: Types, Theories (Ravenstein, Lee, Zipf) & Causes
- 3.626. Consequences of Migration & Concepts of Population (Over, Under, Optimum)
- 3.727. World Population Problems & Policies
- 3.828. Social Well-being, Quality of Life & Population as Social Capital
- 3.929. Diversity in India: Racial, Linguistic, Ethnic & Religious Minorities
- 3.1030. Tribes in India: Characteristics, Major Tribes & PVTGs
- 3.1131. Rural Settlements: Types, Patterns, Morphology & Factors
- 3.1232. Environmental Issues in Rural Settlements
- 3.1333. Urban Settlement Hierarchy & Rank Size Rule
- 3.1434. Primate Cities & Functional Classification of Towns
- 3.1535. Rural-Urban Fringe & Satellite Towns
- 3.1636. Classification & Morphology of Urban Areas
- 3.1737. Central Place Theory: Christaller & Losch Models
- 3.1838. Conurbation, Urban Sprawl, Agglomeration & Slums
- Unit IX - Paper I - Section B - Human Geography - Regional PlanningRegional Planning7
- 4.139. Concept of Region: Attributes, Structure & Classification
- 4.240. Growth Centres, Growth Poles
- 4.341. Regional Imbalance, Regional development strategies;
- 4.442. Environmental issues in regional planning; Planning for sustainable development
- 4.543. Regional Development Strategies & Historical Background
- 4.644. IRDP, CAD & Water Management Programmes
- 4.745. Backward Area Development: Drought-Prone, Hill & Tribal Areas, Development of Islands in India
- Unit X - Paper I - Section B - Human Geography - Models, Theories and Laws in Human geographyModels, Theories and Laws in Human geography9
- 5.146. System analysis in Human geography
- 5.247. Malthusian, Marxian and demographic transition models;
- 5.348. Central Place theories of Christaller and Losch
- 5.449. Perroux and Boudeville
- 5.550. Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location
- 5.651. Weber’s model of industrial location
- 5.752. Ostov’s model of stages of growth
- 5.853. Heartland and Rimland theories
- 5.954. Laws of international boundaries and frontiers
- Unit I - Paper I - Section A - Physical Geography - GeomorphologyPhysical geography Geomorphology19
- 6.155. Factors Controlling Landform Development: Structure, Process, Time & Geomorphological Theories
- 6.256. Endogenetic Forces: Diastrophism; Orogenetic & Epeirogenetic; Catastrophism
- 6.357. Exogenetic Forces: Weathering (Physical, Chemical, Biological) & Mass Movement
- 6.458. Origin & Evolution of Earth’s Crust: Nebular Hypothesis, Big Bang & Earth Evolution
- 6.559. Geomagnetism: Magnetic Poles, Reversals, Sunspot & Dynamo Theory
- 6.660. Physical Conditions of Earth’s Interior: Sources, Evidences & Layers
- 6.761. Geosynclines: Theories (Kober, Hall, Dana, Haug) & Modern Concepts
- 6.862. Continental Drift: Taylor, Wegener, Sea Floor Spreading & Post-Drift Studies
- 6.963. Isostasy: Concepts of Airy, Pratt, Hayford, Bowie, Jolly & Holmes
- 6.1064. Plate Tectonics: Plate Concepts, Motion, Causes & Evidences
- 6.1165. Plate Tectonics & Mountain Building, Volcanism & Earthquakes
- 6.1266. Volcanicity: Types, Classification, Landforms & World Distribution
- 6.1367. Earthquakes & Tsunamis: Plate Tectonics, Distribution & Tsunami Generation
- 6.1468. Geomorphic Cycles: Uniformitarianism & Davisian Cycle of Erosion
- 6.1569. Landscape Development Theories: Cyclic (Davis, Penck, Gilbert, King) & Non-Cyclic Schools
- 6.1670. Denudation Chronology: Principles, Evidences & Modern Concepts
- 6.1771. Channel Morphology: Classification, Hydraulic Geometry & Channel Stability
- 6.1872. Erosion Surfaces & Landforms: Karst, Fluvial, Aeolian, Coastal & Glacial
- 6.1973. Slope Development & Applied Geomorphology: Planning, Hazards & Environment
- Unit II - Paper I - Section A - Physical Geography - ClimatologyClimatology12
- 7.174. Atmospheric Composition, Structure & Gaia’s Hypothesis
- 7.275. Temperature & Pressure Belts: Distribution & Seasonal Variations
- 7.376. Heat Budget of Earth & Atmospheric Circulation: Tri-Cellular Model
- 7.477. Atmospheric Stability, Instability & Temperature Inversion
- 7.578. Planetary, Local & Seasonal Winds
- 7.679. Monsoons & Jet Streams: Mechanism, Types & Indian Climate
- 7.780. Air Masses & Fronts: Classification, Modification & Types
- 7.881. Temperate & Tropical Cyclones: Origin, Structure & Distribution
- 7.982. Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Cloud Bursts & Water Spouts
- 7.1083. Precipitation: Types, Distribution, Humidity, Fog & Clouds
- 7.1184. Climatic Classification: Koppen, Thornthwaite & Trewartha
- 7.1285. Hydrological Cycle, Global Climatic Change & Applied Climatology
- Unit III - Paper I - Section A - Physical Geography - OceanographyOceanography9
- 8.186. Ocean Floor Mapping: Techniques, Hypsographic Curve & Marine Morphology
- 8.287. Bottom Topography of Atlantic, Pacific & Indian Oceans
- 8.388. Ocean Temperature & Salinity: Distribution & TS Curve
- 8.489. Heat Budget, Salt Budget & Ocean Deposits
- 8.590. Ocean Currents: Classification, Ekman Spiral & Deep Currents
- 8.691. Oceanic Waves & Tides: Types, Theories & Variability
- 8.792. Marine Resources: Biotic, Mineral & Energy Resources
- 8.893. Coral Reefs: Types, Formation Theories, Bleaching & Conservation
- 8.994. Sea Level Changes, UNCLOS & Marine Pollution
- Unit IV - Paper I - Section A - Physical Geography - BiogeographyBiogeography5
- 9.195. Genesis of Soils: Factors, Pedogenic Regime & Soil Classification
- 9.296. Soil Profile, Erosion, Degradation & Conservation Practices
- 9.397. Distribution of Plants & Animals: Factors, Biomes & Biogeographic Regions
- 9.498. Biological Phenomena: Speciation, Extinction & Dispersal
- 9.599. Deforestation, Conservation, Social & Agro-forestry; Gene Pool Centres
- Unit V - Paper I - Section A - Physical Geography - Environmental GeographyEnvironmental Geography5
- 10.1100. Principles of Ecology & Human Ecological Adaptations
- 10.2101. Anthropocene: Influence of Man on Ecology & Environment
- 10.3102. Global Ecological Changes & Ecosystem Management
- 10.4103. Environmental Degradation, Biodiversity & Sustainable Development
- 10.5104. Environmental Policy, Hazards, Legislation & Education
- Unit I - Paper II - Indian Geography - PHYSICAL SETTINGSIndian Geography - PHYSICAL SETTINGS5
- 11.1105. Structure & Relief of India: Rock Systems & Land Diversities
- 11.2106. Space Relationship with Neighbours & Physiographic Regions
- 11.3107. Himalayas, Northern Plains & Peninsular Plateau
- 11.4108. Indian Monsoon Mechanism: Theories, Seasons & Rainfall Patterns
- 11.5109. Drainage Systems, Watersheds, Climatic Regions & Natural Vegetation
- Unit II - Paper II - Indian Geography - RESOURCESIndian Geography - RESOURCES3
- Unit III - Paper II - Indian Geography - AGRICULTUREIndian Geography - AGRICULTURE4
- Unit IV - Paper II - Indian Geography - INDUSTRYINDUSTRY3
- Unit V - Paper II - Indian Geography - TRANSPORT, COMMUNICATION & TRADETRANSPORT, COMMUNICATION & TRADE2
- Unit VI - Paper II - Indian Geography - CULTURAL SETTINGCULTURAL SETTING3
- Unit VII - Paper II - Indian Geography - SETTLEMENTSSETTLEMENTS3
- Unit VIII - Paper II - Indian Geography - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PLANNINGREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING3
- Unit IX - Paper II - Indian Geography - POLITICAL ASPECTSPOLITICAL ASPECTS3
- Unit X - Paper II - Indian Geography - CONTEMPORARY ISSUESCONTEMPORARY ISSUES2




