Q.1) On the outline map of India,mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of theselocations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10marks)
- Rangachang beach.
- Tirumala
- Pulicat lake
- Pichavaram
- Mekedatu
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Gravity models
- Locational analysis
- System approach in geography
- Diffusion of Innovations theory
- Spatial diffusion
Q.3) Trace the origin and progress of Quantitative Revolution in Geography and bring out its merits and demerits. (2016)(20 marks)
Q.4) ‘Quantitative Revolution and model building provided an empirical basis for geographical research’ -Elaborate. (15 marks)
Q.5) Examine the application of locational analysis in businesses. (15 marks)
Q2
Well written
Q3
quantitative revolution definition is wrong. please work on it.
origin
– debates and discussion of Schaefer and Hartshorne.
– regional approach by Ackerman.
Progress
-diffusion of statistical techniques.
-model making
– example of a normative theory.
– use of geometry
-then merits and demerits
-conclusion.
refer Evolution of geographical thought by Majid Hussain.