IGNOU BGGET-141 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Describe in detail the regional division of the great plains of India.

Q2.Explain in detail the important characteristics of soils and natural vegetation in India.

Q3.What is Landuse ? Explain the landuse classification scheme.

Q4.Describe in detail the distribution pattern of surface water resources. Mention river system of India.

Q5.Explain the importance of agriculture in Indian economy. Highlight its salient characteristics.

Q6.Discuss industrial development during the planning era. Critically highlight the major thrust areas in different phases of planning.

Q7.Describe in detail the role of physical factors in the distribution of population in India.

Q8.Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

Q9.Discuss the trends of urbanisation in India.

Q10.Explain in detail the thrust areas of urbanisation in India during the five-year plans.

Q11.Describe in detail the scheme of physiographic regionalisation of India as propounded by R. L. Singh.

Q12.Explain in detail the division of India in three cultural regions by Subbarao. Illustrate your answer with map.

Q13.Attempt any five of the following questions in about 250 words each : 5x6=30

(a) What is Drainage System ? Discuss three major bases of classification of drainage systems of India.

(b) What is land-man ratio ? Discuss the factors influencing population distribution in India.

(c) Discuss geothermal and biogas energy and their importance.

(d) What is rapid mass _ transportation system ? Discuss in detail about four important types of rapid mass transportation system.

(e) Explain three important types of settlement developed on the basis of pattern. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

(f) Differentiate between relief and terrain.

(g) What is age-group ? What are the important age-groups ? Highlight the importance of each age-group.

Q14.Attempt any five of the following questions in about 150 words each : 5x4=20

(a) Discuss major features of coastal plains with suitable examples.

(b) What is dynamic concept of origin of Indian monsoon ? Highlight its major features.

(c) What is Land Degradation ? What are important components of land degradation ?

(d) Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional sources of energy with examples.

(e) Where are conurbation and megalopolis ? Define these concepts.

(f) What are the important features of economic and demographic determinants of population growth ?

(g) What is Green Revolution ? Briefly discuss major objectives of Green Revolution.