UGC NET or NTA-UGC-NET, is the examination for determining the eligibility for the post of assistant professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship award in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the University Grants Commission. For those preparing for the UGC NET Geography Exam, the Paper 2 syllabus covers a wide range of topics, including Climatology, Population and Settlement Geography, Oceanography, Economic Geography, Regional Development, Geographic Theory and Methodology, and other related subjects. By understanding the UGC NET Geography Syllabus, candidates can create a comprehensive study plan that covers all the relevant topics and prepares them thoroughly for the exam.
UGC NET Geography Syllabus:
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UGC NET Geography Syllabus |
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Unit 1: Geomorphology |
Endogenetic and Exogenetic forces |
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Plate Tectonics |
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Theories and Process of Slope Development |
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Landform Occurrence and Causes of Geomorphic Hazards |
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Unit 2: Climatology |
Composition and Structure of Atmosphere |
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Insolation, Heat Budget of Earth |
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Temperature, Pressure and Winds, Atmospheric Circulation |
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Climatic Classification of Koppen & Thornthwaite, ENSO Events |
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Unit 3: Oceanology |
Relief of Oceans |
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Composition: Temperature, Density, and Salinity |
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Circulation: Warm and Cold Currents, Waves, Tides, Sea-Level Changes |
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Hazards: Tsunami and Cyclone |
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Unit 4: Geography of Environment |
Components: Ecosystem (Geographic Classification) and Human Ecology |
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Functions: Trophic Levels, Energy Flows, Cycles |
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Environmental Ethics, and Deep Ecology, Environmental Hazards, and Disasters |
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National Programmes and Policies |
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Unit 5: Population and Settlement Geography |
World Population Distribution |
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Population Policies in Developed and Developing Countries |
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Rural Settlements |
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Urban Systems |
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Unit 6: Geography of Economic activities and Regional Development |
Economic Geography |
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Geography of Transport and Trade |
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Regional Development |
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Agricultural Geography |
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Unit 7: Cultural, Social & Political Geography |
Cultural Convergence |
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Environment and Human Health, Diseases Ecology |
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Trends and Developments in Political Geography |
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Geography of Federalism |
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Unit 8: Geographic Thought |
Contributions of Indian, Greek, Arab, Chinese, and Roman Scholars |
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Impact of Darwinian Theory on Geographical Thought |
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Contemporary trends in Indian Geography |
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Paradigm Shift, Perspectives in Geography |
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Unit 9: Geographical Techniques |
Sources of Geographic Information and Data |
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Digital ImageProcessing: Developments in Remote Sensing Technology |
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Hypsographic Curve and Altimetric Frequency Graph |
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Big Data Sharing and its applications in Natural Resources Management in India |
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Unit 10: Geography of India |
Major Physiographic Regions and their Characteristics |
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Population Characteristics (spatial patterns of distribution), Growth, and Composition |
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Types and Distribution of Natural Resources |
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Agro-Climatic Zones, Green Revolution, Food Security, and Right to Food |
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