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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 35 – Advanced Economic Geography & Industrial Transformation

Model Questions (Q681–700)


 Industrial Restructuring

Q681. Analyse spatial shift of industries from traditional cores to new growth centres.

Answer: Industries are shifting from Mumbai-Kolkata belt to southern and western corridors due to infrastructure and policy incentives.
Q682. Examine deindustrialisation trends in eastern India.

Answer: Coal belt states face stagnation due to outdated technology and poor investment climate.

🚆 Economic Corridors & Connectivity

Q683. Discuss Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor as growth axis.

Answer: DMIC enhances industrial clustering and logistics efficiency along western India.
Q684. Analyse Sagarmala and port-led development.

Answer: Coastal states benefit from maritime trade integration and industrial nodes.

💻 Service Sector & IT Geography

Q685. Evaluate spatial concentration of IT industry in India.

Answer: Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune dominate due to skilled workforce and connectivity.
Q686. Analyse role of SEZs in export geography.

Answer: SEZs near ports boost export competitiveness but create enclave development.

 Globalisation & Regional Growth

Q687. Discuss impact of FDI on regional industrial pattern.

Answer: FDI inflows favour western and southern coastal states.
Q688. Examine urban growth poles and economic inequality.

Answer: Megacities act as economic engines but widen rural-urban divide.

 Energy & Industrial Geography

Q689. Analyse renewable energy clusters and industrial growth.

Answer: Solar parks in Rajasthan stimulate green manufacturing hubs.
Q690. Discuss spatial distribution of petroleum refineries.

Answer: Refineries concentrate near ports for import-based crude processing.

📝 Advanced Economic Expansion (Q691–700)

  • Q691. Make in India regional impact.
  • Q692. Industrial cluster development.
  • Q693. Freight corridors and logistics geography.
  • Q694. Blue economy and coastal employment.
  • Q695. Export-oriented agriculture zones.
  • Q696. Industrial pollution spatial pattern.
  • Q697. Digital economy and regional development.
  • Q698. Informal industrial clusters.
  • Q699. Manufacturing vs service growth debate.
  • Q700. Critically assess India’s industrial transformation model.

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