BGGET-142 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BGGET-142 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
Structured previous year question paper for BGGET-142, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 14
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
B. SC. GENERAL (BSCG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BGGET-142 :ECONOME GEOGRAPHY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:All questions are compulsory. Marks are
mentioned against each question.
Answer questions J to 5 in 500 words each :
Q1.Define ‘spatial interaction’ and ‘diffusion’ ?
Q2.Explain in detail the three factors on which spatial interaction depends.
Q3.What are indicators of development ? Discuss economic and social indicators of development in detail.
Q4.Discuss in detail any two major bases of classification of resources with suitable examples.
Q5.Write a detailed account on distribution of energy resources of the world.
Q6.Explain any two types of agricultural system of the world with suitable examples.
Q7.Write a detailed account on effects of mining on landscape and environment with suitable examples.
Q8.What are agro-based industries ? Highlight their advantages and disadvantages by citing suitable examples.
Q9.Write a detailed account on different factors of industrial location. Support your answer with suitable examples.
Q10.What is international trade ? Discuss trade blocs of the world.
Q11.What is transport cost ? Explain the concept of transport cost. Discuss any two types of transport costs.
Q12.Answer any five of the following questions in 250 words each : 5x6=30
(a) Discuss the relation between economics and economic geography.
(b) Differentiate between geographic fixity and mobility with suitable examples.
(c) Explain ‘Work Participation Rate’ and ‘Labour Force Participation Rate’ with formulas.
(d) Write a note on dairy trade with suitable examples.
(e) What is landuse pattern ? Discuss with suitable examples.
(f) What are energy based industries ?
Q13.Highlight any two advantages and disadvantages of the same.
(g) Briefly highlight any six key challenges being faced by international transport system.
Q14.Answer any five of the following questions in 150 words each : 5x4=20
(a) Differentiate between ‘system analysis approach’ and ‘institutional approach’.
(b) Differentiate between ‘complementarity’ and ‘intervening opportunities’.
(c) What are quaternary economic activities ? Discuss with suitable examples.
(d) Briefly explain regional disparities.
(e) Differentiate between resource appraisal and resource evaluation.
(f) Briefly discuss the status and challenges of sugar industry in India.
(g) Mention any four steel producing regions of Japan. HE srt By [61 BGGET-142 aif! aif!