BGGCT-135 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BGGCT-135 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGCT-135, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 14
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(GENERAL) (CBCS) BSCG
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BGGCT-135 : ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : All questions are compulsory. Marks are
given against each question.
Note : Answer Q. No. 1 to 5 in 500 words each.
Q1.Define ecology. Describe human ecology and explain its relevance in studying environment.
Q2.What are major biomes of the world ?
Q3.Explain any two biomes of the world with examples.
Q4.Elaborate any five negative impacts of humans on the equatorial regions.
Q5.Discuss the role of mangroves and coral reefs in coastal ecosystems with suitable examples.
Q6.Define air pollution. Briefly explain primary and secondary pollutants with their source.
Q7.What is biodiversity ? Explain any three factors that affect the biodiversity loss.
Q8.Briefly discuss the scope of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Explain the ‘Map Overlays Method’ used in EIA with its advantages and disadvantages.
Q9.What is environmental monitoring ?
Q10.Describe various purposes of environmental monitoring.
Q11.Write a detailed account on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Q12.Explain any four ‘Costitutional Acts’ of India for conserving environment.
Q13.Answer any five of the following questions in 250 words each : 5x6=30
(a) Explain the meaning and concept of Environmental Geography.
(b) Discuss any four environmental problems associated in the mountainous regions.
(c) Describe different sources of water in a desert.
(d) Explain any four causes of noise pollution.
(e) Write the major effects of solid and liquid wastes on public health and the environment.
(f) What is Sustainable Development ? Mention any eight Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of United Nations.
(g) Describe climate change by explaining any two suitable evidences.
Q14.Answer any five of the following questions in about 150 words each : 5x4=20
(a) Write the role of geographers in environmental studies.
(b) What are biotic and _ aboitic components ?
(c) Write any four climatic characteristics of desert.
(9) How do people build houses in mountainous areas ? Give example.
(e) What is the importance of ‘Storage’ and ‘Transportation’ processes in solid and liquid waste management ? (f Write in short on ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ (CBD).
(g) Explain Article 48A and Article 51A
(g) of Indian constitution for protecting environment.