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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 21 – Economic Reforms, Globalisation & Regional Impacts

Advanced Analytical Questions (Q401–420)


 1. Economic Reforms in India

  • Liberalisation (1991 Reforms)
  • Privatisation
  • Global Integration
  • FDI & Trade Expansion

 2. Regional Economic Impacts

  • Rise of IT Corridors (Bengaluru, Hyderabad)
  • Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
  • Coastal Economic Development
  • Uneven Growth Patterns

 3. Globalisation & Spatial Inequality

  • Urban-Centric Growth
  • Migration Flows
  • Informal Sector Expansion
  • Regional Disparities

 4. Sustainable Economic Geography

  • Inclusive Growth
  • Make in India
  • Atmanirbhar Bharat
  • Balanced Regional Planning

📘 Model Questions & Answers (Q401–410)

Q401. Analyse spatial impact of 1991 economic reforms.
Answer: Liberalisation accelerated growth in metropolitan regions while interior states lagged behind.
Q402. Discuss role of SEZs in regional development.
Answer: SEZs promote exports and industrial clustering but often concentrate in already developed regions.
Q403. Evaluate IT corridor growth in southern India.
Answer: Availability of skilled workforce and infrastructure fostered IT hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Q404. Analyse migration patterns under globalisation.
Answer: Rural-to-urban migration intensified, creating megacity expansion and labour market pressures.
Q405. Discuss coastal economic zones development.
Answer: Coastal regions benefit from port connectivity and export-oriented industries.
Q406. Examine informal sector growth.
Answer: Globalisation increased informal employment due to flexible labour markets.
Q407. Evaluate Make in India initiative.
Answer: Aims to boost manufacturing but faces infrastructure and skill challenges.
Q408. Analyse Atmanirbhar Bharat strategy.
Answer: Promotes domestic production and reduced import dependency.
Q409. Discuss inequality trends in post-reform India.
Answer: Economic growth has widened income and regional inequality.
Q410. Suggest measures for balanced economic development.
Answer: Infrastructure investment in backward regions and skill development programmes.

📝 Analytical Short Questions (Q411–420)

  • Q411. Compare coastal and inland development patterns.
  • Q412. Analyse FDI distribution in India.
  • Q413. Discuss global supply chains and India.
  • Q414. Evaluate regional industrial clustering.
  • Q415. Examine export-led growth model.
  • Q416. Analyse economic corridor strategy.
  • Q417. Discuss spatial inequality under globalisation.
  • Q418. Evaluate digital economy’s regional impact.
  • Q419. Analyse labour mobility trends.
  • Q420. Critically examine geography of economic reforms in India.

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