📘 Geography Optional – Paper I
Page 15 – Economic Geography: Agriculture & Location Theories
Q1. Define Economic Geography. Explain its scope. (10 Marks)
- Study of production & distribution
- Primary, secondary, tertiary sectors
- Spatial economic patterns
Q2. Explain Von Thünen’s Agricultural Location Theory. (15 Marks)
- Isolated state model
- Concentric rings
- Transport cost influence
- Land rent concept
Q3. Discuss the limitations of Von Thünen’s model. (10 Marks)
- Assumes uniform land
- Ignores technology
- Modern transport changes pattern
Q4. Differentiate between Subsistence and Commercial Agriculture. (10 Marks)
| Subsistence | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Small scale | Large scale |
| Low technology | High technology |
Q5. Explain Intensive and Extensive Farming. (10 Marks)
- Intensive – High labour & capital
- Extensive – Large land, low input
Q6. Discuss Weber’s Industrial Location Theory. (15 Marks)
- Least cost theory
- Transport cost
- Labour cost
- Agglomeration economies
Q7. What is Agglomeration? Explain its benefits. (10 Marks)
- Cluster of industries
- Shared infrastructure
- Reduced cost
Q8. Discuss factors influencing industrial location. (15 Marks)
- Raw materials
- Power
- Labour
- Market
- Transport
Q9. Explain Globalisation and its impact on economic geography. (10 Marks)
- Global supply chains
- FDI
- Industrial relocation
Q10. Evaluate the role of agriculture in sustainable development. (15 Marks)
- Food security
- Employment
- Organic farming
- Climate resilience
📊 Page 15 Complete | Total Questions So Far: 150 / 1000
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