Question

Read the following sub-fields of social geography carefully and choose the correct option: I. Resource Geography II. Leisure Geography
III. Gender Geography IV. Marketing Geography

• A. I and III are correct.
• B. I and IV are correct.
• C. II and III are correct.
• D. II and IV are correct.

Hint:

{Shortcut:}
If it studies society, lifestyle, or inequality → Social Geography.
If it studies resources or markets → Economic Geography.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Social geography focuses on the spatial aspects of human society, including social groups, inequalities, lifestyles, and cultural patterns. It studies how social relations vary across space.
Step 1:Evaluate each sub-field.

• I. Resource Geography:
  This belongs to economic geography, as it deals with the distribution and use of natural resources.
  Hence, not a sub-field of social geography.
• II. Leisure Geography:
  This studies recreational activities, tourism, and lifestyle patterns of people.
  It is a recognised sub-field of social geography.
• III. Gender Geography:
  This examines spatial inequalities based on gender roles and relations.
  It is an important branch of social geography.
• IV. Marketing Geography:
  This relates to business and economic geography, focusing on market distribution and trade patterns.
  Not a sub-field of social geography.

Step 2:Final Selection.
The correct sub-fields of social geography are Leisure Geography and Gender Geography. \[ \boxed{(C)\ \text{II and III are correct}} \]