Monday, 2 March 2026

 

📘 Geography Optional – Paper I

Page 20 – Models & Quantitative Techniques


Q1. What is a Model in Geography? Explain its types. (10 Marks)

  • Representation of reality
  • Descriptive models
  • Normative models
  • Probabilistic models

Q2. Explain Central Place Theory of Christaller. (15 Marks)

  • Hexagonal market areas
  • Threshold population
  • Range of goods
  • K-values principle

Q3. Discuss Losch’s Modification of Central Place Theory. (10 Marks)

  • Profit maximization
  • Flexible hexagons
  • Market competition

Q4. Explain Rank-Size Rule. (10 Marks)

  • City size hierarchy
  • Zipf’s law
  • Urban distribution pattern

Q5. Discuss Gravity Model in Geography. (10 Marks)

  • Interaction between places
  • Population size influence
  • Distance decay effect

Q6. What is Quantitative Revolution? (10 Marks)

  • 1960s shift
  • Statistical methods
  • Scientific approach in geography

Q7. Explain Measures of Central Tendency used in Geography. (10 Marks)

  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode

Q8. Discuss Correlation and Regression analysis. (15 Marks)

  • Relationship between variables
  • Positive & negative correlation
  • Prediction & trend analysis

Q9. What is Remote Sensing? Explain its applications. (15 Marks)

  • Satellite imagery
  • Resource mapping
  • Disaster monitoring

Q10. Explain GIS and its importance in modern geography. (15 Marks)

  • Spatial data analysis
  • Layer mapping
  • Urban planning & resource management

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