Multiple choice

Consider the following statements :

  1. Ritter saw in all his geographical studies the evidence of God's plan.

  2. All the volumes of the Die Erdkunde completed by Ritter covered only Africa and a part of Asia.

  3. Like Humboldt, Ritter's great work was largely put together on the basis of his own observations.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 1 and 3 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1,2 and 3

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ritter viewed geography as a teleological study reflecting a divine plan. His monumental work 'Die Erdkunde' was indeed focused on Africa and Asia. However, unlike Humboldt, who traveled extensively to gather data, Ritter was largely a library scholar who synthesized existing reports rather than relying primarily on his own field observations.

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