University of Calcutta
SEM - III (CCF) 2024
GEOGRAPHY MAJOR
Paper: DSCC-4 (ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY)
Full Marks: 75
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Time: 3 Hours
Category - A
Answer any ten questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 10
01. Define the quinary sector.
02. What is material index?
03. Mention two impacts of open cast mining on environment.
04. What is a foot loose industry?
05. What are the major components of transport cost?
06. What is shifting agriculture?
07. Classify manufacturing industries on the basis of raw materials used.
08. What is ‘break of bulk point’?
09. What is meant by Economic Blocks?
10. Name the constitute countries of BRICS.
11. What is ‘isotropic plain’?
12. Mention the favourable conditions for development of plantation farming.
13. Write any four benefits of International Trade.
14. What do you understand by economic globalization?
Category - B
Answer any five questions (each within 125 words).
5 × 5
15. Distinguish between consumption and exchange.
16. Differentiate between subsistence farming and commercial farming.
17. Discuss the role of transportation in regional development.
18. Briefly state the environmental impacts of mining.
19. Identify the major components of international trade.
20. With the help of diagram, distinguish between Isotim and Isodapane.
21. What is the role of agglomeration in Weber’s theory of industrial location?
Category - C
Answer any two questions.
15 × 2
22.
Discuss the different approaches to Economic Geography. Comment on the concept of ‘Economic Man’. (12+3)
23.
Critically discuss the agricultural location theory by Von Thunen and state its relevance in modern day farming. (12+3)
24.
Account for the locational pattern of commercial fishing grounds in the world. What are the problems of overfishing? (12+3)
25.
Examine the advantages and disadvantages of SEZ with reference to India. Define technology park. (12+3)