M.A./M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Geography
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Time 2½Hour
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Use of stencils is allowed. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1

Choose the correct alternative given in the bracket.
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of the following countries is not a member of SAARC.
Bhutan
India
Thailand
Maldives
is called founder of political geography.
Ritter
Ratzel
Blache
Mackinder
Boundaries were redrawn in much of Europe after World War I according to the
Classification of language
Demands of the Victorious British and French
League of nations
Containment of Nazism
is best classified as a centrifugal force.
National flag
State-owned news station
National research laboratories
Ethnic discrimination
A state is a good example of
An organized region
Spatial interaction
A nation
Cultural diffusion
The word „nation‟ comes from the language.
French
Spanish
Arabic
Latin
Frontiers are not characterized by
Rudimentary socio- economic relation
Rebelliousness and lawlessness
Political affiliation
Integrating factor

Fill in the blanks:
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The changes in political boundaries mainly because of
Mac Mohan line separates Countries.
Genetic classification of boundaries was proposed by
Kaveri water dispute is in between
The book of "Democratic and Ideals and Reality" was written by
Pakistan on March 2017 1st saw its diplomat elected as SAARC secretary General.
was the proposed the concept of geo-politics based on ocean power.
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Q.2
Discuss the definition, nature and scope of political geography.
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Q.3
Explain the classification of boundaries with suitable examples.
14
OR
Explain the Heartland Theory of Mackinder.
Q.4
Write short answers for the following questions. (any two)
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Explain the concept of Sea power by Mahan.
Explain the Concept of Nation and State.
Explain the Rimland theory of Spykman.
Explain stability and instability political geography in India.
Q.5
Write short not Notes. (any two)
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Approaches in Political geography
Geopolitical significance of Indian Ocean
Emerges of new state in India
Central and centrifugal forces in India