Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Geography-Nature and Scope

Question:

According to Radical school of thought of Human Geography capitalism leads to which one of the following ?

Options:

Poverty 

Equality 

Growth

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Poverty 

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: Poverty

According to Radical school of thought Human Geography, the basic cause of poverty, deprivation and social inequality etc were related to the development of capitalism.

Explanation:

  • The Radical school of thought in Human Geography, influenced by Marxist ideology, argues that capitalism leads to social and economic inequalities.
  • Capitalism is seen as a system that exploits labor, concentrates wealth in the hands of a few, and leads to widespread poverty among the working class.
  • While capitalism may drive economic growth, the Radical school emphasizes that this growth is uneven and benefits only a privileged few, resulting in increased poverty and inequality