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Marxist and Neo-Marxist Approaches

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What is the central tenet of Marxist geography?

  1. The relationship between the means of production and social relations.

  2. The role of the state in regulating the economy.

  3. The importance of cultural factors in shaping the landscape.

  4. The impact of technology on the environment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marxist geography emphasizes the role of economic factors, particularly the relationship between the means of production and social relations, in shaping the spatial organization of society.

According to Marxist theory, what is the primary cause of social inequality?

  1. Differences in individual ability and effort.

  2. The unequal distribution of wealth and resources.

  3. Discrimination based on race, gender, or other social factors.

  4. The existence of different social classes.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marxist theory argues that social inequality is rooted in the unequal distribution of wealth and resources, which is a result of the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist class.

What is the concept of 'surplus value' in Marxist economics?

  1. The difference between the value of a commodity and the cost of its production.

  2. The amount of profit that a capitalist makes from the sale of a commodity.

  3. The total value of all the goods and services produced in an economy.

  4. The value of the labor power of a worker.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surplus value is the difference between the value of a commodity and the cost of its production, which is appropriated by the capitalist class as profit.

What is the role of the state in Marxist theory?

  1. To regulate the economy and protect the interests of the working class.

  2. To maintain social order and suppress class conflict.

  3. To promote economic growth and development.

  4. To provide social welfare and public services.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marxist theory views the state as an instrument of class rule, used by the capitalist class to maintain social order and suppress class conflict.

What is the concept of 'false consciousness' in Marxist theory?

  1. The belief that the interests of the working class are aligned with those of the capitalist class.

  2. The belief that social inequality is natural and inevitable.

  3. The belief that the state is a neutral arbiter of social conflict.

  4. The belief that capitalism is the only possible economic system.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

False consciousness refers to the belief that the interests of the working class are aligned with those of the capitalist class, which prevents the working class from recognizing its own class interests and organizing for social change.

What is the primary focus of Neo-Marxist geography?

  1. The relationship between the means of production and social relations.

  2. The role of the state in regulating the economy.

  3. The importance of cultural factors in shaping the landscape.

  4. The impact of technology on the environment.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neo-Marxist geography emphasizes the importance of cultural factors, such as ideology, discourse, and representation, in shaping the spatial organization of society.

According to Neo-Marxist theory, what is the role of ideology in shaping the landscape?

  1. It legitimizes the existing social order and maintains the status quo.

  2. It provides a framework for understanding and interpreting the world.

  3. It shapes people's perceptions of space and place.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neo-Marxist theory argues that ideology plays a multifaceted role in shaping the landscape, including legitimizing the existing social order, providing a framework for understanding the world, and shaping people's perceptions of space and place.

What is the concept of 'spatial fetishism' in Neo-Marxist geography?

  1. The tendency to reify space as a natural and objective entity.

  2. The belief that space is a neutral container for human activity.

  3. The idea that space is socially constructed and shaped by power relations.

  4. The belief that space is a commodity that can be bought and sold.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spatial fetishism refers to the tendency to reify space as a natural and objective entity, rather than recognizing it as a socially constructed and contested terrain.

What is the concept of 'accumulation by dispossession' in Neo-Marxist geography?

  1. The process by which capital is accumulated through the dispossession of people from their land and resources.

  2. The process by which capital is accumulated through the exploitation of labor.

  3. The process by which capital is accumulated through the expansion of markets.

  4. The process by which capital is accumulated through technological innovation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accumulation by dispossession refers to the process by which capital is accumulated through the dispossession of people from their land and resources, often through violent or coercive means.

What is the concept of 'the right to the city' in Neo-Marxist geography?

  1. The right of all people to access and enjoy the benefits of urban life.

  2. The right of all people to own property in the city.

  3. The right of all people to participate in the decision-making processes that shape the city.

  4. The right of all people to a safe and healthy living environment in the city.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The right to the city refers to the right of all people to access and enjoy the benefits of urban life, including housing, education, healthcare, and cultural amenities.

Which of the following is a key concept in Marxist geography?

  1. Mode of production

  2. Social relations of production

  3. Class struggle

  4. Surplus value


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above concepts are key to understanding Marxist geography and its analysis of the spatial organization of society.

According to Marxist theory, what is the primary cause of social inequality?

  1. Differences in individual ability and effort

  2. The unequal distribution of wealth and resources

  3. Discrimination based on race, gender, or other social factors

  4. The existence of different social classes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marxist theory argues that social inequality is rooted in the unequal distribution of wealth and resources, which is a result of the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist class.

What is the concept of 'surplus value' in Marxist economics?

  1. The difference between the value of a commodity and the cost of its production

  2. The amount of profit that a capitalist makes from the sale of a commodity

  3. The total value of all the goods and services produced in an economy

  4. The value of the labor power of a worker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Surplus value is the difference between the value of a commodity and the cost of its production, which is appropriated by the capitalist class as profit.

What is the role of the state in Marxist theory?

  1. To regulate the economy and protect the interests of the working class

  2. To maintain social order and suppress class conflict

  3. To promote economic growth and development

  4. To provide social welfare and public services


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marxist theory views the state as an instrument of class rule, used by the capitalist class to maintain social order and suppress class conflict.

What is the concept of 'false consciousness' in Marxist theory?

  1. The belief that the interests of the working class are aligned with those of the capitalist class

  2. The belief that social inequality is natural and inevitable

  3. The belief that the state is a neutral arbiter of social conflict

  4. The belief that capitalism is the only possible economic system


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

False consciousness refers to the belief that the interests of the working class are aligned with those of the capitalist class, which prevents the working class from recognizing its own class interests and organizing for social change.

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