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IGNOU BGGCT-132 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-132, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12

Verified: 10 Aug 2026

B. SC. (GENERAL)

(BSCG)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

BGGCT-132 : HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Attempt all questions.

(ii) Marks are indicated against each

question.

Q1.Answer any five of the following questions : 4×5=20

(i) Define Scale. What are the different types of scales used in Geography ?

(ii) Differentiate between ‘possibilism’ and ‘probabilism’.

(iii) Differentiate between ‘ Cultural Hearth’ and ‘Cultural Realm’ with examples.

(iv) Distinguish between psychological and sociological theories related to origin of belief systems.

(v) Differentiate between push and pull factors of migration with examples.

(vi) What are the ‘preventive’ and ‘positive checks’ as proposed by Malt hus in his theory of population ?

(vii) Differentiate between the term s ‘site’ and ‘situation’ with suitable examples.

(viii)Define an urban area as given by census of India.

Q2.Discuss the contemporary relevance of human geography in the light of its nature and perspective.

Q3.How is human adaptation in the plateau different from mountainous environment ? Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. 15 [ 3 ]

Q4.Discuss in deta il the numerical strength and spatial patterns of Indo -Aryan languages in India.

Q5.Discuss five major cultural regions of the world.

Q6.What is Demographic Transition Theory ?

Q7.Describe the stages of Demographic Transition Theory and critically evaluate the theory.

Q8.Explain economic, social and demographic consequences of migration with suitable examples.

Q9.Define rural settlements. Describe six factors affecting the origin of rural settlements.

Q10.How is pattern of urbanization in developed countries different from developing countries ?

Q11.Illustrate your answer with suitable examples. [ 4 ]

Q12.Answer any two of the following questions : 2×10=20

(i) Discuss the pre -agrarian, agraria n and industrial mode of human activities.

(ii) What is an urban fringe ? Describe any four characteristics of an urban fringe.

(iii) Discuss sustainable resource use.

(iv) Discuss briefly four environmental problems associated with urbanisation. 2022 -132

(ii) 4×5=20

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(viii) 2×10=20

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