M.A./M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Geography
DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY
Time 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. All questions carry equal 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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Hipparchus was a Astronomer and mathematician.
Arab
Greek
Roman
French
The were the first, who put forward the idea of the periodic nature of the monsoon.
Arabs
Greeks
Roman
American
Before Ratzel, the foundation of systematic geography was laid by
Humboldt
Ritter
Blache
Hartshorne
asserted that man is the product of Earth surface.
Ratzel
Ritter
Semple
Blache
The famous book entitled "Cosmos" is written by
Humboldt
Ritter
Mackinder
Hartshorne
According to pays are the ideal unit to study.
Hartshorne
Blache
Ritter
Humboldt
The behavioral approach in geography was introduced in
1960
1970
1980
1990

Fill in the blanks.
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is known as the father of Geography.
work is an excellent example of historical geography.
According to man and nature are inseparable.
American geographer stressed on regional geography.
The book entitled „Britain and British is written by
is known as founder of plant Geography.
put forth the model of industrial location.
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Q.2
Explain the contribution of Alexander Von Humboldt in the development of Geography.
14
Q.3
Explain impact of discoveries on the development of Geography.
14
OR
Discuss dualism between systematic and Regional geography.
Q.4
Answer the following questions in short: (Any Two)
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a)Explain contribution of Blache in the development of Geography.
b)Discuss the concept of possibilism.
c)Explain type of model.
d)Explain Humanism.
Q.5
Write short notes on any Two of the following
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a)Contribution of Roman Geographer in the development of Geography
b)Merits of quantitative revolution
c)Erdkunde
d)Environmental determinism