June – 2021
B.A. (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper: GEOGCT-362 (N/C)
(Political Geography)
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions.
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
(iii) Maps and diagrams carry weightage in answers.
Section – I
1. Answer any two of the following: 2x8 = 16
(a) Discuss the nature and scope of Political Geography.
(b) Differentiate between Nation and State.
(c) Differentiate between Frontier and boundary. Highlight the Mac Mohan Line.
Section – II
2. Answer any two of the following questions: 2x8=16
(a) Discuss the contribution of Ratzel in the development of Political Geography as a subject.
(b) Explain the contribution of Spencer in the nature of Political Geography.
(c) Explain the various approaches to the study of Political Geography.
Section – III
3. Answer any two of the following questions: 2x8 = 16
(a) Discuss the nature and scope of Electoral Geography.
(b) Highlight the Geography of voting and the behavior of Arunachalees as voters.
(c) Discuss the concept of Geography of representation in electoral geography.
Section –IV
4. Answer any two of the following questions: 2x8=-16
(a) Discuss the concept of geopolitics.
(b) Explain in detail the geopolitical region of the world.
(c) Highlight the geo strategic views of Mackinder and Spykman.
Section – V
5. Answer any two of the following questions: 2x8=16
(a) Highlight the significance of Indian Ocean with reference to Malacca State.
(b) Discuss the geo-political significance of North East India with reference to Arunachal Pradesh.
(c) Highlight India’s relation with its neighbours. Support your answer citing at least two examples.
