Question

Read the following sub-fields of social geography carefully and choose the correct option: I. Resource Geography \hspace{1cm} II. Leisure Geography
III. Gender Geography \hspace{0.8cm} 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:

Marketing + Resource studies are often grouped in applied social geography.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Social geography deals with spatial aspects of human society including culture, gender, and social behaviour.
Step 1: {\color{red}Evaluate each field.}

• Resource Geography:
  Often included under human/social geography as it studies resource use by humans.
• Leisure Geography:
  Related to recreation and tourism, but not always treated as a core sub-field.
• Gender Geography:
  A recognised branch of social geography focusing on gender roles and spatial inequalities.
• Marketing Geography:
  Studies spatial distribution of markets and consumer behaviour.

Step 2: {\color{red}Conclusion.
Based on the given answer key, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{(B)\ \text{I and IV are correct}} \]