Arrange the following approaches of the Human Geography in the chronological order.
A. Areal differentiation
B. Explorations and descriptions
C. Post-modernism
D. Regional analysis
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B, D, A, C
(B) Explorations and descriptions — first. Early colonial period: trade interests led to the discovery and description of new areas.
(D) Regional analysis — second. Later colonial period: every aspect of a region was described in detail.
(A) Areal differentiation — third. 1930s through the inter-War period: the focus was on what makes each region different.
(C) Post-modernism — fourth. 1990s: each local context was studied in its own right.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 1.1: Broad Stages and Thrust of Human Geography |
