Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Human Geography-Nature and Scope

Question:

____ concept is an example of Madhyam Marg (Middle Path).

Options:

Environmental Determinism

Possibilism

Neodeterminism

Colonialism

Correct Answer:

Neodeterminism

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Neodeterminism

  • Environmental Determinism → Views nature as controlling human actions.

  • Possibilism → Views humans as controlling and modifying nature.

  • Neodeterminism → Strikes a balance between nature and human activities, where nature provides opportunities and limits, but humans can develop within those limits. This balanced approach is called the Madhyam Marg (Middle Path).