IGNOU BGGCT-135 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Attempt any five of the following questions in about 150 words each : 5x4=20

(a) Why is the role of geographers significant in environmental studies ? Explain.

(b) State any four features of climatic conditions in the equatorial region.

(c) What is an exotic river ? Name any three rivers and their locations.

(d) Describe in brief any four causes of noise pollution.

(e) What is Solid Waste ? Name any six examples of solid waste.

(f) Describe the concept of environmental conservation and management with the help of suitable examples.

(g) Name any four major gases responsible for ozone depletion. State any two effects of ozone depletion.

Q2.Attempt any five of the following questions in about 250 words each : 5x6=30

(a) What are the focus areas of environmental geography ? State the scope of environmental geography. List any four areas in which environmental geographers can be engaged.

(b) Explain any three impacts of environment on humans in the equatorial region.

(c) Describe any three environmental problems in the desert regions.

(d) Discuss in brief any six causes of soil pollution.

(e) Name any six processes involved in solid and liquid waste management. Describe any three in brief. BGGCT-135 2

(f) Why is there a need for resource conservation ? List any three ways of resource conservation. Name any three environmental problems that arise due to mismanagement of environmental resources.

(g) | What is North-South debate ? Describe any two concerns of developing countries in the North-South debate. Answer questions no. 3 to 7 in about 600 words each.

Q3.Describe the term human ecology with the help of suitable examples. Why do we consider human ecology as a multi-disciplinary area of studies ? Explain.

Q4.Define biogeography. Describe the scope of biogeography. Explain the two main fields of biogeography with examples.

Q5.Explain any five environmental problems in the mountainous region with suitable examples.

Q6.Describe economic and ecological importance of coastal region. Explain how rising sea level has been posing a threat to coastal regions.

Q7.Differentiate between primary pollutants and secondary pollutants with suitable examples. Name any four primary pollutants and their sources. Describe any four measures to manage air pollution.

Q8.Differentiate between in-situ and ex-situ methods of managing biodiversity with examples.

Q9.Describe any two ex-situ management practices.

Q10.Explain any one global effort for biodiversity conservation.

Q11.Describe any five scopes of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Explain matrix and map overlay methods of EIA.

Q12.What is environmental standard ? Differentiate between primary and secondary standards.

Q13.Describe water quality standards given by World Health Organisation and Bureau of Indian Standards.

Q14.Define Climate Change. Explain any three evidences of climate change with the help of suitable examples and with suitable data.

Q15.Describe any five Government of India initiatives towards sustainable development of natural environment.