BGGET-141 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGET-141 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BGGET-141, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (GENERAL)
(CBCS) (BSCG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BGGET-141 : GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt all questions.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each
question.
Note : Answer question Nos. 1-5 in about
500 words each. 5×10=50
Q1.Write an essay on the socio -cultural personality of India.
Q2.Give an detailed account and importance of the peninsular plateau as a major physiographic division of India showing it on the map.
Q3.Write a note on Monsoon and discuss distribution of rainfall in India. [ 2 ] BGGET–141 Discuss the classifi cation and spatial distribution of natural vegetation in India.
Q4.Discuss the spatial pattern and distribution of metallic minerals (ferrous) in India.
Q5.Write a geographical account on the non - conventional sources of energy resources in India.
Q6.Give an analytical account of the recent developments in industrial sector in India.
Q7.Explain the types and patterns of rural settlements of India with suitable diagrams.
Q8.Discuss the physiographic regionalisation of India.
Q9.Explain the approach to economic regionalisation of India given by Ashok Mitra.
Q10.Attempt any five of the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 6 marks : 5×6=30
(a) Briefly write about the historical set-up in the context of political organisation of India. [ 3 ] BGGET–141
(b) Write in detail about the Peninsular Drainage System with its six major rivers.
(c) Discuss the major characteristics of forest resources in India.
(d) What are multi purpose river valley projects ? Briefly discuss about the Bhakra Nangal Project.
(e) Briefly discuss the problems of India n agriculture.
(f) Explain the rapid mass transport system.
(g) Critically evaluate the scheme of regionalisation of India suggested by OHK Spate.
Q11.Attempt any five of the following questions. Each question carries 4 marks : 5×4=20
(a) What is land use capability ? Describe the characteristics of any two classes of ‘Group- 1 : Suitable for Cultivation’ under land use capability.
(b) What are the five basic characteristics of minerals ? Explain.
(c) Name and discuss any two non- geographical factors determining industrial location. [ 4 ] BGGET–141
(d) What is urban agglomeration ? Answer with examples.
(e) List any four methods adopted by Galina Sdasyuk and P. Sen gupta for the economic regionalisation of India.
(f) Mention the geographical extent of any one of the agrocli matic regions with the name of states and major crops grown.
(g) Mention any four positive impacts of Green Revolution in India. [ 5 ] BGGET–141 2023 -141
(ii) 5×10=50 [ 6 ] BGGET–141 [ 7 ] BGGET–141 5×6=30 5×4=20 (landuse capability) [ 8 ]