Economic Geography (B.A Geography)

Distribution of resources, primary, secondary and tertiary economic activities, transport and world trade.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters21Topics

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01Unit 1: Nature of Economic Geography and Resources 4 topics
  1. Meaning, nature and scope
  2. Classification of economic activities - primary to quinary
  3. Concept and classification of resources
  4. Conservation of resources and sustainable development
02Unit 2: Primary Activities 4 topics
  1. Types of agriculture - subsistence, plantation, commercial grain, mixed, dairy
  2. Von Thunen's agricultural location model
  3. Major crops - rice, wheat, cotton, tea, coffee
  4. Fishing, forestry and mining
03Unit 3: Secondary Activities 5 topics
  1. Factors of industrial location
  2. Weber's theory of industrial location
  3. Iron and steel industry of the world
  4. Cotton textile, petrochemical and IT industries
  5. Major industrial regions of the world
04Unit 4: Tertiary Activities - Transport 4 topics
  1. Modes of transport - road, rail, water, air, pipeline
  2. Trans-continental railways
  3. Major sea routes and canals - Suez, Panama
  4. Inland waterways
05Unit 5: Trade and Globalisation 4 topics
  1. International trade - basis, balance of trade
  2. Major trade blocs - EU, ASEAN, NAFTA/USMCA, SAARC
  3. World Trade Organization
  4. Globalisation and its impact on developing countries

About

You will be able to

  • Explain the meaning, nature and scope of economic geography and classify economic activities
  • Describe resources - classification, distribution and conservation
  • Explain primary activities - agriculture types, Von Thunen's model, fishing, forestry and mining
  • Explain industrial location using Weber's theory and describe major world industries
  • Describe tertiary activities - transport networks, trade and services
  • Analyse world trade patterns and the role of the WTO and trade blocs

Who it is for

  • B.A Geography students of Semester 4 (UP state universities, NEP 2020 syllabus)
  • UPSC / UPPSC and NET aspirants (Economic Geography)
  • Learners interested in how economic activities are distributed in space

What you need

  • B.A Geography Semesters 1-3 or equivalent basics

Questions

Which syllabus is followed?

The NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus of UP state universities. Where your university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your own university syllabus.

Are world maps used?

Yes, regular world-map practice on crops, industries, railways and sea routes is included.

Is economics knowledge required?

No, all economic terms are explained in simple language.

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