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“Regional synthesis is the crux of geographical studies.” Elaborate. (15 marks)

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Hartshorne asserted that geography can benefit from both regional approach and systemic approach. Thus, he advocated the development of regional synthesis approach. Where regional studies should be based upon systematic studies. Brian J.L Berry has endeavoured to explain regional synthesis by using a geographic matrix, in which the traditional dichotomies (human geography and physical geography) […]

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“Areal differentiation forms the core theme in Geography.” Explain. (10 marks)

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Approach The question demanding how Areal differentiation a central theme in geography. So don’t just explain what is areal differentiation. Explain the following things- geography focused on chorology, idiographic approach. Geography as descriptive theory. Geography as regional synthesis. Use the name of thinkers and statements to conclude the answer. Answer The study of areal variation

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Define human development. Discuss the different approaches to human development. (15 marks)

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Approach Define human development. Discuss approaches. Conclude. Answer The term ‘human development’ may be defined as an expansion of human capabilities, a widening of choices, ‘an enhancement of freedom, and a fulfilment of human rights. At the beginning, the notion of human development incorporates the need for income expansion. However, income growth should consider expansion

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State the concept of Age-Sex pyramid. Discuss the different types of age-sex pyramids. (20 marks)

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Approach Define age-sex pyramid. Discuss its types with examples and diagrams. Conclude. Answer The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in different age groups. A population pyramid is used to show the age-sex structure of the population. The shape of the population pyramid reflects the characteristics of the

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What is the demographic transition theory? Discuss.

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Approach Define DTT. Explain about its phases briefly. Conclude. Answer Demographic transition theory can be used to describe and predict the future population of any area. The theory tells us that population of any region changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths as society progresses from rural agrarian and

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Discuss the factors that influence population distribution in the world. (15 marks)

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Approach Define population distribution. Explain the factors that affect population distribution. Conclude. Answer Patterns of population distribution and density help us to understand the demographic characteristics of any area. The term population distribution refers to the way people are spaced over the earth’s surface. Broadly, 90 per cent of the world population lives in about

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-1 Day-90

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Q.1) Start-ups may play important role in giving fillip to economic growth in India. Illustrate with examples. (15 marks) Q.2) Illustrate with suitable examples the endeavours undertaken in augmenting conservation of water and vegetation in India. (20 marks) Q.3) Comment upon the changing nature of agrarian unrest in India. (15 marks) Q.4) Comment upon regional

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-1 Day-89

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Q.1) How does climate change affect the process of desertification of India? (15 marks) Q.2) What are the causes and consequences of environmental degradation in India’s industrial areas? Give specific examples. (20 marks) Q.3) Explain the causes, impacts and remedial measures of earthquake disaster. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the nature and extent of environmental degradation

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-1 Day-88

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Q.1) The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding? (20 marks) Q.2) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief

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Geography Optional Answer Writing 2020 P-1 Day-87

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Q.1) Explain the origin, dimension and implications of India-Pakistan dispute on Kashmir. (20 marks) Q.2) How climate acting as a geographical basis for Indian federalism. (10 marks) Q.3) Comment on the reorganisation of states in the last one decade. (15 marks) Q.4) Examine the role of inter-state council in resolving interstate issues. (10 marks)

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