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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'Demographic Dividend'?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding Walter Christaller's Central Place Theory (CPT): 1. It explains the size, number, and distribution of human settlements in a region. 2. It assumes a uniform plain with equal accessibility in all directions. 3. It predicts a triangular pattern of settlements to maximize market coverage. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3easy

Which of the following geographers is NOT primarily associated with the school of Environmental Determinism?

Q4medium

Consider the following types of cultural diffusion: 1. Contagious Diffusion 2. Hierarchical Diffusion 3. Relocation Diffusion Which of these types of diffusion involves the spread of an idea or trait through the physical movement of people?

Q5easy

Which of the following government initiatives is directly aimed at addressing challenges related to urban settlements in India?