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Indian Geography UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

The concept of NeoDeterminism in Geography was advanced by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: G.Taylor

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “G.Taylor”.
Neo-determinism, also known as "Stop and Go Determinism," was a concept introduced by the Australian geographer Griffith Taylor. It represents a middle ground between environmental determinism and possibilism, suggesting that while humans have the capacity to modify their environment, they must also consider the limitations imposed by nature.

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