MAGE01 Evolution of Geographical Thought MA Question Bank : vmou.ac.in

Name of the University : Vardhman Mahaveer Open University
Degree : MA
Department : Geography
Subject Code/Name : MAGE-01 – Evolution of Geographical Thought
Year : I
Document Type : Question Bank
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VMOU Evolution of Geographical Thought Question Paper

SET I

Section-A
1) Who are the authors of the book ‘Spirit & Purpose of Geography-

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2) Mention the extension of Jambu Dwipa-
3) Who wrote the book ‘Almagest’-
4) Write the salinet features of map by El-Idrisi.
5) Name the famous book by Carl Ritter.
Section –B
6) Make a note onIndian measurement of time-
7) Evaluate the contribution of Ptolemy in the field of geography-
8) Evaluate the contribution of Al Beruni in geographical knowledge-
9) What is the contribution of Bernhardus Varenius in the field of geography-
10) Define Probabilism-
11) What is ‘Cultural Landscape’-
12) What is humanism-
13) Define regional plannning-

Section –C
14) Discuss main approaches and techniques of Geogrophical studies.
15) Examine the contribution of main travellers of renaissance.
16) Mention Scientific and philosophical methods of geogrophical studies.
17) Examine geogrophical contribution of Carl Ritter.
18) Explain Landshaft and Regional Ecology in details.

SET II

Section-A
1) Define Geography.
2) A solar year has how many days-
3) Who authored Geographica-
4) Tigris-Eupharates flow in which country-
5) What is political stastical geography-
6) Which school of geographical thoughts is dominated –
7) Define Neo-determinism.
Section –B
8) Describe the geogrophical knowledge of Age of Ramayan & Mahabharat-
9) Evaluate the contribution of Ptolemy in the field of geographcal knowledge-
10) What were the major fields studied by Arab Geographers-
11) What was the contribution of Bernhard varenius-
12) Describe the pure geography-
13) What was the contribution of German geographer Alfred Hatner-
14. Describe Environmental Determinism?
15. Discuss the concept of dualism in geography?

Section –C : (Long answer questions)
Note : Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each answer maximum 800 words. Each question carries 20 marks. 2X20=40
10. Define Geography and discuss fundamental concepts of Geography. OR
Examine the ancient Indian geographical contribution.
11. Renaissance was period of discoveries and explenation – Explain it. OR
Present the classification of geography according to Emmanuel Kant.
12. Examine the personality of Alaxande Van Humboldt. OR
Mention main thoughts of geography of German School.
13. Neo-determinism and Probalism are complimentary not subsidary. OR
Discuss contribution of British Geographers.

SET III

Note : The question paper is divided into three sections A, B and C. Write answer as per the given instructions.
Section-A : (Very short answer type questions)
Note : Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum up to 30 words. Each question carries 2 marks. 10X2=20
(i) What is Landshaft ?
(ii) Name two Chinese who travelled to India ?
(iii) Who wrote Geographical Encyclopedia?
(iv) Ibn-Batuta associated to Which country?
(v) Name two ocean expedition of Prince Henry.
(vi) What are trade winds ?
(vii) Who is considered as the father of French School of thoughts?
(viii) Who wrote the book “Anthrogogeography”.
(ix) Who is known as father of modern Geo-Sciences in Russia ?
(x) Who was the founder of the concept of ‘Human Ecology’.

Section –B :
(Short answer questions)
Note : Answer any 4 questions. Each answer should not exceed 100 words. Each question carries 10 marks. 4X10=40
2. Describe the geogrophical knowledge during the Age of Puranas ?
3. Evaluate the contribution of Herodotus in the field of geographical knowledge ?
4. What is the contribution of Al-Beruni in the field of geography ?
5. What is the contribution of expeditions in geography ?
6. Describe the contribution of Humboldt in the field of geography ?
7. What was the contribution of Carl Ritter in Geography ?
8. Describe the Concept of Possibilism ?
9. What is the difference between systematic & regional geography ?

Section –C :
(Long answer questions)
Note : Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each answer maximum 800 words. Each question carries 20 marks. 2X20=40
10. Explain environment and human ecology in regional aspects. OR
Mention contribution of main ancient Indian Geographers.
11. Discuss important contribution of Greek Geographers. OR
Explain important contribution of Arab Geographers.
12. Present a comparative evaluation of Ratzel and Richthofen. OR
Describe the impact of Charles Darwin on German School.