BGGCT-133 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-133 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL CARTOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-133, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BGGCT-133 : GENERAL CARTOGRAPHY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt all q uestions. Marks are indicated
against each question.
Section—A
Q1.Attempt any five questions. Your answer should be in 150 words : 5×4=20
(i) Define the choro schematic map with sketch.
(ii) List out the digital map drawing equipments.
(iii) Explain ‘tangent’ and ‘secant’ with reference to map projections.
(iv) List out various series under which the census of India collects and provides data. [ 2 ] BGGCT–133
(v) Define atlas maps. Name any two government agencies in India that prepare various types of Atlases.
(vi) What will be the Representative Fraction (R. F.) of the statement of scale 1 cm representing 10 kms ?
(vii) Differentiate between ‘convex’ and ‘concave’ slope with the help of a sketch.
Section—B
Q2.Attempt any five questions. Your answer should be in 250 words : 5×6=30
(i) Explain the ellipsoidal Earth with illustration.
(ii) What is diagonal scale ? Explain with suitable diagram.
(iii) Explain any three types of map projections based on the property that they preserve.
(iv) Briefly discuss any three types of data measurement scales.
(v) What is compound bar diagram ? Explain with a sketch. [ 3 ] BGGCT–133
(vi) What is chorochromatic method ? Briefly explain.
(vii) Explain the four types of resolutions in satellite remote sensing.
Section—C
Note : Attempt all questions. Your answer should
be in 500 words. 5×10=50
Q3.Define cartography. Write the nature and scope of cartography.
Q4.Explain Mercator’s Projection with its d istinct properties and uses.
Q5.Explain simple conical projection with two standard parallel with any four properties.
Q6.What are the sample surveys ? Give a detailed discussion on National Sample Survey (NSS) and Sample Registration System (SRS) with data collected under them.
Q7.Explain the numbering system of Open Series Maps from 1 : 250,000 scale to 1 : 10,000 scale with the help of sketch.
Q8.Explain one of the climatic data representation methods through diagram. [ 4 ]
Q9.Explain ‘choropleth’ and ‘isopleth’ with the help of rough sketches.
Q10.Explain spectral reflectance curve with suitable diagram.
Q11.Explain the seasonal character of hot weather illustrating the synoptic chart showing mean pressure and surface winds.
Q12.Discuss in brief five elements of climatic data. [ 5 ] BGGCT–133 2023 -133
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