Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Geography-Nature and Scope

Question:

What is NOT true of the concept of neo Determinism?

Options:

The concept shows that neither is there a situation of absolute necessity (environmental determinism) nor is there a condition of absolute freedom (Possibilism).

It is also called as Stop and Go determinism.

It means that human beings cannot conquer nature by obeying it.

This concept was given by Griffith Taylor.

Correct Answer:

It means that human beings cannot conquer nature by obeying it.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: It means that human beings cannot conquer nature by obeying it.

Neo-determinism actually emphasizes that while humans can make choices and have some control over their environment, they still need to respect and respond to natural limits. It suggests a balanced approach where human action can occur within the constraints set by nature, implying that humans can indeed conquer nature to some extent by understanding and obeying its laws. Therefore, the statement that suggests humans cannot conquer nature is incorrect.

The other statements are accurate: neo-determinism indeed presents a middle ground between environmental determinism and possibilism, is sometimes referred to as stop-and-go determinism, and was introduced by Griffith Taylor.