In Preliminary examination , India and World Geography syllabus includes
a. Physical Geography
b. Economic Geography
c. Social Geography
Now in this post we will see what all topics come under Economic geography.
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Contents:
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1. Agriculture - cropping patterns, Important crops, Agricultural regions, agriculture marketing etc.
2. Land resources
3. Water resources
4. Mineral resources
5. Industries
6. Transport - Railways, Road, Waterways, Airways
7. Foreign trade
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Sources of Preparation:
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A. NCERT Class VIII Geography - Resources and Development
B. NCERT Class X Geography
C. NCERT class XII Geography - India People and Economy
The above three books are very important for the preparation of economic geography. Following articles and news on these topics is also important.
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Model questions:
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Q.1. Consider the following crops of India:
1. Groundnut
2. Sesamum
3. Pearl millet
Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
Q.2 Consider the following pairs:
1. Kinnaur : Arecanut
2. Mewat : Mango
3. Coromondel : Soyabean
Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 1,2 and 3
d. None