BGGCT-131 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-131 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-131, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
B. SC. (GENERAL)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BGGCT-131 : PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks are mentioned against each
question.
Q1.Answer any five of the following questions : 5×4=20
(i) Differentiate between inner and outer planets.
(ii) Discuss briefly the four major elements of ecosystem.
(iii) Mention two differences between ign eous and sedimentary rocks.
(iv) Differentiate between planetary winds and seasonal winds.
(v) Distinguish between mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.
(vi) What are iceshelves and icebugs ?
(vii) Define terrigenous deposits and pelagi c deposits.
(viii) List out different approaches to climatic classification. Explain any one of them.
Q2.Give a detailed description of Nebular hypothesis of Laplace. What are the major criticisms to this hypothesis ?
Q3.Explain the p rocesses of mountain building with the help of four different types of plate convergences. Illustrate your answer with suitable diagrams.
Q4.Explain the process of ‘Corrosion’ and ‘Abrasion’ with respect to the action of sea waves. Briefly describe any four coastal landforms. Illustrate your answer with suitable diagrams. 15 Discuss any five factors affecting the horizontal distribution of temperature on earth.
Q5.Define precipitation and explain its types with suitable diagrams.
Q6.Define isostasy and explain the concept of ‘Isotasy as the Earth’s balance’. Describe the biostatic effects of plate tectonics and ice - sheets.
Q7.Describe the bottom reliefs of Atlantic Ocean.
Q8.Illustrate your answer with suitable diagrams.
Q9.Explain waves, tides and currents and differentiate between them. Explain the process of origin of tides with the help of equilibrium theory of Newton giving suitable diagram. [ 4 ]
Q10.Answer any two of the following questions in about 600 words each : 2×10=20
(i) Describe briefly earth’s internal structure.
Q11.Illustrate your answer with a suitable diagram.
(ii) What are folds ? Explain different types of folds.
(iii) Explain the factors that affect the distribution of salinity in the oceans.
(iv) Briefly explain the different types of atmosphere on the basis of distribution of temperature with height. 2023 -131
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