Models, theories and laws in human geography
Systems analysis in human geography:
• 1993,1987: write short note on systems
approach in geography.20 marks
• 2001: discuss the concept and application of
systems analysis in human geography.60 marks
• 2011: discuss systems approach and its
applicability in geography.30 marks
• 2014: giving suitable examples, describe the
importance of system analysis in geographical studies.15
marks
Malthusian, Marxian, and demographic transition models:
• 2015: “Marx’s view on population is more
humanistic”. Comment.10 marks
Central place theories of Christaller and Losch:
• 1988: analyse Christaller’s central place theory
and the modifications introduced in it and examine its
relevance in the present day context.60 marks
• 1992: write short note: central place theory.20
marks
• 2000: explain the basis and applicability of
Christaller’s central place theory. Bring out the recent
modifications.60 marks
• 2002: bring out the main points of difference
between the central place theories of Christaller and
Losch. 60 marks
• 2011: critically examine the salient features of
central place theory propounded by Christaller and
Losch. 30 marks
• 2013: what are the basic postulates in the
central place model of Christaller?
• 2016: give a critical account of Losch’s theory
of central places.20 marks
Perroux and Boudeville:
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Von Thunen’s models of agricultural location:
• 1987: Write short note: theories of agricultural
location.20 marks
• 1994: discuss von Thunen’s model of
agricultural land use and examine if the model is
applicable to India.60 marks
• 2008: describe the views of von Thunen on
agricultural location.60 marks
• 2010: write short explanatory note on von
Thunen’s concept of economic rent.12 marks
• 2015: discuss the relevance of von Thunen’s
model on agricultural location in the contemporary
context.20 marks
Weber’s model of industrial location:
• 1989: review in detail the various theories of
the locational of industries.60 marks
• 1992: discuss the theories of industrial location
propounded by any two of the following: weber; hoover
and smith.60 marks
• 1997: critically examine Alfred weber’s theory
of the location of industries.60 marks
• 1998: write short note : locational
triangle. 20 marks
• 2005: discuss weber’s theory of industrial
locational, and assess its relevance in the present-day
context.60 marks
• 2009: write a note on weight
triangle.20 marks
• 2011: write short explanatory note on
isodapane in the theory of industrial location.12 marks
• 2016: explain ‘isodapane’.10 marks
Rostow’s model of stages of growth:
• 2003: critically examine the stages of economic
growth model propounded by Rostov. Illustrate your
answer with suitable examples.60 marks
• 2014: explain the necessary conditions of take
off and subsequent stages of development of a nation as
propounded by Rostow.20 marks
Heartland and rimland theories:
• 1989: discuss in detail the heartland concept of
Mackinder and the criticism it has attracted in recent
years.60 marks
• 1996: ‘without the Mediterranean, Europe
could not be held, without the middle east the
Mediterranean could not be held’. Discuss.60 marks
• 2002: write short note: rimland theory.20 marks
• 2004: to what extent are the heartland and
rimland theories helpful in understanding the world
political situation today? Express your opinion clearly.60
marks
• 2005: examine the heart-land theory, and assess
its merits and demerits.60 marks
• 2013: write short note: relevance of heartland
theory in contemporary world.10 marks
Laws of international boundaries and frontiers:
• 2002: write short note : isolated
state.20 marks
• 2008: describe the laws of international
boundaries and frontiers.60 marks
• 2011: distinguish between boundaries and
frontiers. Identify different types of boundaries.30 marks
• 2016: define and differentiate between
boundaries and frontiers. Describe with geometrical
boundaries with suitable example.15 marks
Misc:
• 1987: examine the various theories
concerning the internal structure of cities and
discuss how far they are applicable to Indian
cities.60 marks
• 1994: write short note : models in
geography.20 marks
• 1994: 'oil has placed in the hands of
Arab nations a tremendous geopolitical
weapon with which they yield power'.
comment.60 marks
• 1995: explain and illustrate the models
of internal structure of cities as proposed by
burgess and Hoyt. mention also the limitations
of these models.60 marks
• 1997: write short note: buffer zone. 20
marks
• 1999: write short note : gravity model.
20 marks
• 2010: bring out the sequential
improvements in models of city structure by
e.w.burgess, homer Hoyt, and harris and
Ullman.30 marks
• 2012: evaluate the various models on
population density distribution in urban
centres.30 marks
• 2014: critically analyse application of
models in geography.10 marks
• 2016: discuss the application of gravity
model in geographical studies.10 marks
agricultural question
1990: write short note on diffusion of
innovation in agricultural technology.20 marks
