Gautam Buddh Technical University(GBTU) State Entrance Examination(SEE)-2012

Gautam Buddh Technical University(GBTU) is going to conduct State Entrance Examination(SEE-2012) for admission to degree courses in Engineering B.Tech, pharmacy  B.Pharm., Architecture  B.Arch. ,Hotel management/ fashion , apparel design(BFAD), MCA, MBA of colleges affiliated to Gautam Buddh Technical university and Mahamaya technical university.

Date of exam:

22^nd April 2012         -B.Tech, B.Tech(Bio Technology), B.Pharm. ,B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.), B.Arch,            BHMCT,      BFAD, B.Tech. (second year lateral entry)

21^st /28^th April 2012- MCA, MBA.

Note: for admission to first year of MCA/MBA course EXAMINATION will be conducted online(COMPUTER BASED TEST).

Cost of Application:

For General/OBC candidate cost of application is Rs.1000/-

For SC/ST/Female candidate cost of application is Rs.500/-

How to apply:
 

ONLINE:

Online submission link will be open from 10:00 am 28^th Feb. 2012 to 10 pm 22^nd march  2012.

And last date for confirmation page to be sent to Registrar office is 5 PM 26^th March 2012.

Online application is available http://upsee.nic.in or http://uptu.ac.in or http://mtu.ac.in  

OFFLINE:

OMR application form can be obtained form all head post offices  of U.P from 03th march to 20^th march 2012. Last date of receipt of form is 24^th march 2012.

Eligibility:

For  B.Tech, B.Tech(Bio Technology), B.Pharm. , B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.), BHMCT, BFAD

 10+2 or intermediate with minimum 45% for general/OBC and minimum 40% SC/ST candidates.

For B.Arch.

10+2 or intermediate with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

For MBA

Graduation with minimum 50% marks for general/OBC and minimum 45% marks SC/ST candidates.

For MCA

Graduation with minimum 50% marks for general/OBC and minimum 45% marks SC/ST candidates.

For B.Tech lateral entry in second year:

B.Sc degree and passed 10+2 or intermediate with mathematics as a subject with minimum 45% marks for general/OBC and minimum 40 % marks SC/ST candidates in B.Sc.

Or

Diploma in engineering with minimum 45% marks for general/OBC and minimum 40 % marks SC/ST candidates.

For B.Pharm lateral entry in second year:

Diploma in Pharmacy with minimum 45% marks for general/OBC and minimum 40 % marks SC/ST candidates

Candidates appearing in the qualifying exam are also eligible for the exam.

Note :admission to MBA/MCA courses can be filled online only.

UPSC GEOGRAPHY MAINS SYLLABUS-2012

UPSC GEOGRAPHY MAINS SYLLABUS-2012

PAPER - I

PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY
Physical Geography:
1. Geomorphology: Factors controlling landform development; endogenetic and exogenetic forces; Origin and evolution of the earth’s crust; Fundamentals of geomagnetism; Physical conditions of the
earth’s interior; Geosynclines; Continental drift; Isostasy; Plate tectonics; Recent views on mountain building; Vulcanicity; Earthquakes and Tsunamis; Concepts of geomorphic cycles and Landscape development ; Denudation chronology; Channel morphology; Erosion surfaces; Slope development
; Applied Geomorphology : Geohydrology, economic geology and environment.
2. Climatology: Temperature and pressure belts of the world; Heat budget of the earth; Atmospheric circulation; atmospheric stability and instability. Planetary and local winds; Monsoons and jet streams; Air
masses and fronto genesis, Temperate and tropical cyclones; Types and distribution  of precipitation; Weather and Climate; Koppen’s, Thornthwaite’s and Trewartha’s classification of world climates; Hydrological cycle; Global climatic change and role and response of man in climatic changes,
Applied climatology and Urban climate.
3. Oceanography: Bottom topography of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans;Temperature and salinity of the oceans; Heat and salt budgets, Ocean deposits; Waves, currents and tides; Marine resources: biotic, mineral and energy resources; Coral reefs, coral bleaching; sealevel
changes; law of the sea and marine pollution.
4. Biogeography: Genesis of soils; Classification and distribution of soils; Soil profile; Soil erosion, Degradation and conservation; Factors influencing world distribution of plants and animals; Problems of
deforestation and conservation measures; Social forestry; agro-forestry; Wild life; Major gene pool centres.
5. Environmental Geography: Principle of ecology; Human ecological adaptations; Influence of man on ecology and environment; Global and regional ecological changes and imbalances; Ecosystem their
management and conservation; Environmental degradation, management and conservation; Biodiversity and sustainable development; Environmental policy; Environmental hazards and remedial measures;
Environmental education and legislation.

Human Geography:
1. Perspectives in Human Geography:
Areal differentiation; regional synthesis; Dichotomy and dualism; Environmentalism; Quantitative revolution and locational analysis; radical, behavioural, human and welfare approaches; Languages, religions and secularisation; Cultural regions of the world; Human development index.
2. Economic Geography: World economic development: measurement and problems; World resources and their distribution; Energy crisis; the limits to growth; World agriculture: typology of agricultural regions; agricultural inputs and productivity; Food and nutrition problems; Food security; famine: causes, effects and remedies; World industries: locational patterns and problems; patterns of world trade.
3. Population and Settlement Geography:
Growth and distribution of world population; demographic attributes; Causes and consequences of migration; concepts of over-under-and optimum population; Population theories, world population problems and policies, Social well-being and quality of life; Population as social capital. Types and patterns of rural settlements; Environmental issues in rural settlements; Hierarchy of urban settlements; Urban morphology: Concepts of primate city and rank-size rule; Functional classification of
towns; Sphere of urban influence; Rural - urban fringe; Satellite towns; Problems and remedies of urbanization; Sustainable development of cities.
4. Regional Planning: Concept of a region; Types of regions and methods of regionalisation; Growth centres and growth poles; Regional imbalances; regional development strategies; environmental
issues in regional planning; Planning for sustainable development.
5. Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography: Systems analysis in Human geography; Malthusian, Marxian and demographic transition models; Central Place theories of Christaller and
Losch;Perroux and Boudeville; Von Thunen’s model of agricultural location; Weber’s model of industrial location; Ostov’s model of stages of growth. Heartland and Rimland theories; Laws of international boundaries and frontiers.


PAPER – II


GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA

1. Physical Setting: Space relationship of India with neighboring countries; Structure and relief; Drainage system and watersheds; Physiographic regions; Mechanism of Indian monsoons and rainfall patterns, Tropical cyclones and western disturbances; Floods and droughts; Climatic regions; Natural vegetation; Soil types and their distributions.
2. Resources: Land, surface and ground water, energy, minerals, biotic and marine resources; Forest and wild life resources and their conservation; Energy crisis.
3. Agriculture: Infrastructure: irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, power; Institutional factors: land holdings, land tenure and land reforms; Cropping pattern, agricultural productivity, agricultural intensity, crop combination, land capability; Agro and socialforestry; Green revolution and its socioeconomic
and ecological implications; Significance of dry farming; Livestock resources and white revolution; aqua - culture; sericulture, apiculture and poultry; agricultural regionalisation; agro-climatic zones; agro- ecological regions.
4. Industry: Evolution of industries; Locational factors of cotton, jute, textile, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilizer, paper, chemical and pharmaceutical, automobile, cottage and agro-based industries; Industrial
houses and complexes including public sector undertakings; Industrial regionalisation; New industrial policies; Multinationals and liberalization; Special Economic Zones; Tourism including eco -tourism.
5. Transport, Communication and Trade:
Road, railway, waterway, airway and pipeline networks and their complementary roles in regional development; Growing importance of ports on national and foreign trade; Trade balance; Trade Policy;
Export processing zones; Developments in communication and information technology and their impacts on economy and society; Indian space programme.
6. Cultural Setting: Historical Perspective of Indian Society; Racial, linguistic and ethnic diversities; religious minorities; major tribes, tribal areas and their problems; cultural regions; Growth, distribution and
density of population; Demographic attributes: sex-ratio, age structure, literacy rate, work-force, dependency ratio, longevity; migration (inter-regional, intra- regional and international) and associated problems; Population problems and policies; Health indicators.
7. Settlements: Types, patterns and morphology of rural settlements; Urban developments; Morphology of Indian cities; Functional classification of Indian cities; Conurbations and metropolitan regions;
urban sprawl; Slums and associated problems; town planning; Problems of urbanization and remedies.
8. Regional Development and Planning:
Experience of regional planning in India; Five Year Plans; Integrated rural development programmes; Panchayati Raj and decentralised planning; Command area development; Watershed management;
Planning for backward area, desert, drought prone, hill, tribal area development; multi-level planning; Regional planning and development of island territories.
9. Political Aspects: Geographical basis of Indian federalism; State reorganisation; Emergence of new states; Regional consciousness and inter state issues; international boundary of India and related issues;
Cross border terrorism; India’s role in world affairs; Geopolitics of South Asia and Indian Ocean realm.
10. Contemporary Issues: Ecological issues: Environmental hazards: landslides earthquakes, Tsunamis, floods and droughts, epidemics; Issues relating to environmental pollution; Changes in patterns of land use; Principles of environmental impact assessment and environmental management; Population explosion and food security; Environmental degradation;  Deforestation, desertification and soil erosion; Problems of agrarian and industrial unrest; Regional disparities in economic development; Concept of sustainable growth and development; Environmental awareness; Linkage of rivers; Globalisation and Indian economy.
Candidates will be required to answer one compulsory map question pertinent to subjects covered by this paper.
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MAINS SYLLABUS OF GENERAL STUDIES UPSC 2012

Mains general studies has two papers, paper I and Paper II.

Syllabus for the above is given  above.

PAPER - I

1. History of Modern India and Indian
Culture :
The History of Modern India will cover history of the Country from about the middle of nineteenth century and would also include questions on important personalities who shaped the freedom movement and
social reforms. The part relating to Indian culture will cover all aspects of Indian culture from the ancient to modern times as well as principal features of literature, arts and architecture.
2. Geography of India :
In this part, questions will be on the physical, economic and social geography of India.
3. Constitution of India and Indian Polity:
This part will include questions on the Constitution of India as well as all constitutional, legal, Administrative and other issues emerging from the politico-administrative system prevalent in the country.
4. Current National Issues and Topics of
Social Relevance :
This part is intended to test the candidate’s awareness of current national issues and topics of social relevance in present-day India, such as the following:
(i) The Indian economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
(ii) Issues arising from the social and economic exclusion of large sections from the
benefits of development.
(iii) Other issues relating to the development and management of human resource.
(iv) Health issues including the management of Public Health, Health education and ethical concerns regarding health-care, medical research and pharmaceuticals.
(v) Law enforcement, internal security and related issues such as the preservation of communal harmony.
(vi) Issues relating to good governance and accountability to the citizens including the maintenance of human rights, and of probity in public life.
(vii) Environmental issues, ecological preservation, conservation of natural resources and national heritage.

MAINS SYLLABUS OF GENERAL STUDIES:
Mains general studies has two papers, paper I and Paper II.
Syllabus for the above is given  below:
PAPER - II

1. India and the World :
This part will include questions to test candidate’s awareness of India’s relationship with the world in various spheres such as the following:-
Foreign Affairs with special emphasis on India’s relations with neighboring countries and in the region. Security and defence related matters.Nuclear policy, issues, and conflicts. The Indian Diaspora and its contribution to India and the world.
2. India’s Economic Interaction with the
World :
In this part, questions will be on economic and trade issues such as foreign trade, foreign investment; economic and diplomacy issues relating to oil, gas and energy flows; the role and functions of I.M.F., World Bank, W.T.O., WIPO etc. which influence India’s economic interaction with other countries and international institutions.
3. Developments in the Field of Science
& Technology, IT and space :
In this part, questions will test the candidate’s awareness of the developments in the field of science and technology, information technology, space and basic ideas about computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and related issues regarding intellectual property rights.
4. International Affairs and Institutions :
This part will include questions on important events in world affairs and on international institutions.
5. Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams:
This part will test the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical or diagrammatical form and to interpret them.


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