BGGET-141 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BGGET-141 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BGGET-141, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(CBCS)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BGGET-141 : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt all questions.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each
question.
Note : Attempt all questions in about 500 words
each. 5×10=50
Q1.Explain the five major physiographic divisions of Indian with a suitable map.
Q2.Discuss the four major seasons of India. [ 2 ]
Q3.What is land degradation ? Explain the three key components of land degradation processes.
Q4.Explain the distribution of surface and groundwater resources of India.
Q5.What are the four types of coal ? Briefly explain the spatial distribution of coal in India.
Q6.Explain the historical development of transport network in India. Write any two advantages of rail and road transport network.
Q7.What is Green Revolution ? Write any four positive and four negative impacts of gr een Revolution in India.
Q8.What is urbanis ation ? Explain the causes and trends of urbanisation in India.
Q9.Elaborate the scheme of physiographic regionalization of India suggested by R. L. Singh.
Q10.Discuss Sopher’s socio-cultural regionalization of India with its merits and demerits. Note : Attempt any five of the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 6 marks. 5×6=30
Q11.(a) Briefly explain about the Ganga River System.
(b) Describe the c haracteristics of montane temperate vegetation in India.
(c) Discuss the three different characteristics of forest resources.
(d) Explain the classification of energy based on traditional use and availability.
(e) Write any four recent initiatives of Government of India in industrial sector.
(f) Explain any three determinants affecting the population growth in India.
(g) Explain various factors influencing the industrial location. Note : Answer any five of the following questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 5×4=20
Q12.(a) India has great diversities due to its geographic extent. Support your views by explaining physical diversity of India.
(b) Define landuse. List the landuse classification of India.
(c) Explain surface water resources of India.
(d) Write any two programmes and policies of Govt. of India in conserving forest resources.
(e) List any four locations of iron ore resources in India. Write any two utilizations of iron-ore.
(f) Explain the importance of Mumbai -Pune Industrial Region.
(g) Differentiate between compact settlement s and dispersed settlements. 2022 -141
(ii) 5×10=50 5×6=30 5×4=20 [ 8 ]