MAGE03 Principles of Econimic Geography MA Question Bank : vmou.ac.in
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Degree : MA
Department : Geography
Subject Code/Name : MAGE-03 – Principles of Econimic Geography
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Principles of Economic Geography :
SET I
Section-A
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1) Differentiate between economc development and growth-
2) What is open economy system-
3) Which land is known as orchard land of the world-
4) What is subsistance agriculture-
5) Which continent is largest producer of milk in the world-
Section –B
6) What are the main geographical conditions for Dairy farming-
7) Mention the types of coal-
8)Make a note on paper and pulp industry in India-
9) Explain the importance of study of central places-
10) What is energy resource regionalization-
Section –C
11) Expalin the meaning and scope of economic geography.
12) What is shifting cultivation and describe its characteristics-
13) Describe the world production, distribution and trade of coal.
14) Describe the factores responsible for gradual growth
15) Describe the factors affecting transportationasl cost.
16) Make a note on trans-continental railways of the world.
SET II
Section-A
1) What is the meaning of production-
2) What is closed economy-
3) Which countries are considered as developed countries-
4) What is the bassis to classify region in economic geography-
5) Name any two coal belts of India-
6) Where and when petroleum was explored in the world-
7) Where the tidal energy plant is established in India-
8) What is Ranching-
9) What is Acessibility-
10) What is the meaning of central place-
Section –B
11) What are the aims of Economics Geography –
12) What are the main premises of Wlater Christaller’s central place theory-
13) What are the main basis of economic activities-
14) What are the favourable conditions for production of hydro electric power-
15) Which are the main aircraft producing countries of the world- Describe it-
16) Make a note on paper and pulp industry in India-
17) Explain the importance of study of central places-
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. Describe systematic development of Economic geography.OR
What is shifting cultivation and describe its characterstics.
11. Write a geographical eaasy on nomadic herding in the world? OR
Describe world distribution of coal ?
12. Illustrate the hydro electricity development in the world.OR
Describe the world distribution of Iron and steel industry.
13. Explain development of Cotton textile industry and factors of localization of cotton textile industry? OR
Make a geographical note on important sea routes of the world.
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
(1) (i) Write the areas of mediterranean agriculture.
(ii)Write the areas of intensive subsistence agriculture.
(iii) Which region is known as Basket of Bread in the world?
(iv) Mention the types of coal?
(v) Which is the main mineral oil producing region of India?.
(vi) Where is the largest solar energy plant situated in the world?
(vii) What is transportational cost ?
(viii) Who discovered the method of extracting aluminium from boxite?
(ix) What are nodes?
(x) Define economic rent.
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 geographical factors affecting economic activities.
(3) Differentiate the shifting and intensive agriculture.
(4) Make a note on dairy farming in the world.
(5) Present the classification of energy resources.
(6) Make a note on atomic energy production in the world.
(7) Mention the main factors of transport web.
(8) Make a note on panam canal
(9) Make a note on ‘K’ principle of christaller.
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. Describe the various forms of subsistence agriculture in the world. OR
Make a note on important regions of livestock in the world.
11. Desribe in detail the industrial location theory of Weber. OR
Describe the ship building industry in the world.
12. Describe the important oceanic waterways of the world. OR
Describe the factors affectinf transportational cost.