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Answer: Coal belt states face stagnation due to outdated technology and poor investment climate.
Answer: Coal belt states face stagnation due to outdated technology and poor investment climate.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