M.A./M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Geography
DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY
Time 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicates full marks
Use of stencils is allowed.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1 Complete the following sentences by choose the correct alternative
given below:
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Thales and are generally known as the founder of
Mathematical Geography.
Homer Anaximander
Herodotus Hecataeus
is the first Geographer, who regarded the Caspian as an
inland sea.
Herodotus Homer
Alexander Ptolemy
According to General Geography is concerned with the
formulation of general laws, principles and generic concepts.
Humboldt Semple
Ritter Varenius
founded school of Human Geography.
Semple Ratzel
Blache Humboldt
observed and recorded cold current of Peru for the first time.
Semple Ritter
Humboldt Mackinder
The book entitled 'Erdkunde' is written by
Mackinder Humboldt
Ritter Hartshorne
Radical approach in geography was developed in
1950s 1960s
1970s 1980s
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is known as the father of chinese geography.
The term 'Bhugola' has been first used in
The origin of environmental determinism lies in the work of
Possibilism is associated with the school of Geography.
coined the term cosmography.
The book entitled 'Britain and the British sea' is written by
The term Humanistic Geography was used by for the first time.
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Q.2 Explain contribution of Carl Ritter in the development of Geography. 14
Q.3 Discuss the dualism between systematic geography and regional geography. 14
OR
Give and account of development of Geography in the ancient period.
Q.4 Answer the following questions in short: (Any Two) 14
Explain concept of possibilism.
Discuss the contribution of Humboldt in the development of Geography.
Discuss the Humanism.
Explain merits and demerits of quantitative revolution.
Q.5 Write short notes on any Two of the following: 14
Development of Geography is medieval period
Concept of environmental determinism
Contribution of Blache in the development of Geography
Types of models