BGGET-141 · June 2023 · English
IGNOU BGGET-141 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
Structured previous year question paper for BGGET-141, June 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
(GENERAL) (CBCS)
(BSCG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2023
BGGET-141 :GEOGRAPHY OF NDA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Attempt all questions.
(ii) Marks are indicated against each
question.
Note : Attempt questions 1 to 5 in about 500 words
each. 5x10=50
Q1.Write an essay on Unity in Diversity in India.
Q2.Give a detailed account and importance of the Himalayas as a major physiographic division of India showing it on the map.
Q3.Explain the major factors affecting the Indian climate and weather.
Q4.Discuss the classification and spatial distribution of major soils in India.
Q5.Write in detail about the classification of mineral resources.
Q6.Write a geographical account on _ the conventional energy resources in India.
Q7.Give description of the phasewise industrial development in India.
Q8.Discuss in detail the classification of urban settlements based on population and function with reference to India.
Q9.Explain in detail the socio-cultural regionalisation of India by David Sopher. Give a brief account on the economic regions of India and discuss the reasons of lackadaisical outcomes of economic development. Note: Attempt any five of the following questions in about 250 words each. Each question carries 6 marks. 5x6=30
Q10.(a) Briefly write about the physical setting of India.
(b) Write in detail about the Ganga River System with its six major rivers.
(c) Discuss various issues related to the Indian forests.
(d) Discuss the utilities of Damodar River Valley Project. (९) Briefly discuss the importance of agriculture in Indian Economy.
(f) Briefly discuss the factors affecting the development of transport network in India.
(g) Critically evaluate the scheme of regionalisation of India suggested by O. H. K. Spate. Note : Answer any five of the following questions. Each question carries 4 marks. 5x4=20
Q11.(a) What is land-man ratio ? Give a suitable example.
(b) What is crystalline structure of minerals ? Explain.
(c) Name and discuss any two geographical factors determining industrial location.
(d) Explain the arrow pattern of village formation with examples.
(e) List any four assumptions of Ashok Mitra in the economic regionalisation of India.
(f) Explain the origin of Himalayas and the Northern Plains.
(g) Mention the four negative impacts of green revolution. [6] 866 ६1441