BGGCT-133 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-133 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL CARTOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-133, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BGGCT-133 :GENERAL CARTOGRAPHY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks are indicated
against each question.
Section—A
Q1.Attempt any five questions. Your answer should be in 150 words : 5x4=20
(i) Define Cartography. Discuss the scope of cartography briefly. Gi) List any four equipments each for traditional and digital map drawing. Gii) Explain plain scale and comparative scale with suitable examples.
(iv) Write a short note on Earth’s shape.
(v) Write any four properties of a graticule.
(vi) Which organization conducts surveys for collecting the data on school education in India ? Write any three objectives of educational survey.
(vii) What are four important features of a topographic map ?
Section—B
Q2.Attempt any five questions. Your answer should be in 250 words : 5x6=30 @)_ Discuss Polar Zenithal Gnomonic projection and four of its properties. Gi) Briefly explain the LISS scanning system of Indian Remote Sensing Satellite Programme.
(iii) What is Climograph ? Describe the four distinct climatic conditions depicted in a climograph.
(iv) Explain any four important elements of climatic data.
(v) What is a PAN film ? How is the scale of aerial photography determined ? Explain.
(vi) Explain the development of cartography during the ancient and medieval periods of history of cartography.
(vii) Discuss any two of the major rules for geographic data representation of real world phenomena.
Section—C
Note :Attempt all the questions. Your answer
should be in 500 words. 5x10=50
Q3.What are basic elements considered for drawing maps ? Describe any four elements of a map.
Q4.Define a map projection. Explain different basic categories of map projections.
Q5.What is a map scale ? Explain the methods used for representing map scale in cartography ?
Q6.Differentiate between conical projections with one standard parallel and two standard parallels. Write any three properties each of these projections.
Q7.Explain the importance and sources of primary and secondary data in geographical studies.
Q8.Explain any five series of data provided by the census of India.
Q9.What is a topographical map ? Explain any four representative methods for identifying relief features on toposheet.
Q10.What is the use of a thematic map ? Explain choropleth and isopleth maps with suitable examples.
Q11.Elaborate different procedures followed for a weather map interpretation.
Q12.Explain the four types of one-dimensional diagrams and their advantages. aif aif