BGGCT-133 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-133 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL CARTOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-133, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 14 · Sections: 3
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
June, 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 chorochromatic map with sketch.
(ii) List out eight traditional map drawing equipments.
(iii) What is geographic grid ?
(iv) What is Sample Registration Sy stem ?
Q2.Write its main objectives.
(v) Define thematic map and give any four
(vi) What is meant by statement of scale ?
Q3.What will be the statement of scale of R. F. 1 : 12500 ?
(vii) What is isobaric system ?
Section—B
Q4.Attempt any five questions. Your answer should be in 250 words : 5×6=30
(i) Explain the Geoid Earth with illustration.
(ii) Explain any two types of projections classified based on the developable surface briefly with the help of suitable
(iii) Define ‘latitude’ and ‘longitude’ . S tate any two properties of graticules.
(iv) Briefly discuss four types of data measurement scales.
(v) Differentiate between simple line graph and polygraph. Explain them with sui table illustrations.
(vi) Explain ‘isochrones’ with suitable
(vii) Explain briefly different types of resolutions in remote sensing. [ 3 ]
Section—C
Note : Attempt all questions. Your answer should
be in 500 words. 5×10=50
Q5.Explain any five basic elements of maps.
Q6.Describe plain scale and diagonal scale with suitable illustrations.
Q7.Explain simple conical projection with one standard parallel with five properties.
Q8.Discuss the secondary sources of socio -economic and spatial data.
Q9.Explain the numbering system of toposheets of India and Adjacent Countries (IAC) series.
Q10.Explain climograph through a suitable
Q11.Explain the qualitative techniques used for making maps.
Q12.Explain ‘Sensors’ and ‘Platforms’ in remote sensing with examples.
Q13.Explain any five parameters required for interpreting a weather map.
Q14.Discuss in detail the general rules for data representation through diagram. 2023 -133
(iv) (Geoid Earth)
(iv) (Polygraph) (IAC)