Geography Optional Answer Writing Day-42 questions based on the topic growth pole and growth centers. GeoVillae is the geography optional online learning platform. The objective of the program is to score 300 plus in geography optional through answer writing practice. Geography optional answer writing program features.
Q.1) On the outline map of India, mark the location of all the following. Write the significance of these locations, whether physical/commercial/economic/ecological/ environmental/cultural, in not more than 30 words for each entry.: (2 x 5 =10 marks)
- Thrissur
- Bahuda river
- Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
- Niti pass
- Majuli
Q.2) Explain the following terminologies in about 50 words each: (5 x 5 =25 marks)
- Growth center
- Growth pole
- Friedmann’s core-periphery model
- Propulsive firm
- Regional imbalances
Q.3) Critically examine the role of growth centres and growth poles in regional development process. (2001) (20 marks)
Q.4) “Geographical traits lead to regional imbalances.” Examine. (2015) (15 marks)
Q.5) Examine the application of concept of growth pole and growth centers to reduce regional imbalance in India. (15 marks)
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Q3
Good attempt. Answer lacks lot of points. Follow the below given approach.
– introduce by defining regional imbalance.
– define growth pole and growth center
– explain how the propulsive firms, polarization effect, spread effect helps in regional development through decentralized production, resource utilization and population distribution.
– explain limitations.
– conclude.