BGGCT-132 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-132 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-132, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(BSCG) (CBCS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
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 :
(i) Justify the relevance of human geography in the light of contemporary issues.
(ii) Explain the concept of livelihood.
(iii) Explain the ‘ Z-pattern’ movement in the process of peopling in India.
(iv) Differentiate between cultural region and cultural area.
(v) Explain natural growth and actual growth of population.
(vi) Write a short note on age dependency including definition and importance.
(vii) Briefly explain the ‘Doxiadis’ concept of human settlement.
(viii) Differentiate between dry -point and w et- point settlement.
Q2.Elaborate the significance of concepts in human geography and discuss any four concepts.
Q3.Discuss human -environment adjustments in detail.
Q4.Discuss the major cultural regions of the world.
Q5.What are the major social elements and their broad distribution in India ?
Q6.Explain the population -resource relationships and the need for sustainable development.
Q7.What is demographic dividend ? Discuss in detail with suitable examples. Describe age dependency ratio and aging. [ 3 ]
Q8.Discuss the trends of urbanisation in developed and developing countries. Write an overview of trends of urbanisation in India.
Q9.Describe the factors affecting rural house types.
Q10.Answer any two of the following questions in about 600 words each : 2×10=20
(i) Write a note on Possibilism.
(ii) Discuss the agrarian and industrial modes of activities.
(iii) Briefly discuss the origin and growth of settlements.
(iv) Write a note on Multiple Nuclei Theory. 2023 -132
(vi)
(vii) (Doxiadis)
(viii) 2×10=20