IGNOU BGGET-142 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Explain the relationship between economics and economic geography.

Q2.What is s patial interaction ? Describe the three factors on which spatial interaction depends.

Q3.Explain the interaction between nature, human and culture with suitable diagram.

Q4.Write a detailed account on alternative sources of energy with suitable examples. [ 2 ]

Q5.What is commercial grain farming ? Highlight its salient features with suitable examples.

Q6.What is mining ? Describe the harmful effects of different methods of mining on landsc ape and environment.

Q7.What are energy based industries ? Explain the advantages and disadvantages of energy based industries.

Q8.Discuss the recent trends in the theories of industrial location.

Q9.Write a detailed account on tertiary, quaternary and quinary services with suitable examples.

Q10.Write a detailed account on different modes of land transport and their characteristics with suitable examples.

Q11.Answer any five of the following in 250 words each : 5×6=30

(a) Differentiate between contagio us and hierarchical diff usion. Illustrate your answer with the help of a diagram.

(b) Describe resource appraisal with suitable examples.

(c) What is metallic mineral ? Mention three sub-types of metallic minerals.

(d) Explain labour force participation rate.

(e) Describe the factors affecting mil k productivity in India.

(f) Discuss three types of industrial location theories.

(g) Differentiate wholesale and retail trade with suitable examples.

Q12.Write short notes on any five of the following in 150 words each : 5×4=20

(a) Behavioural approach

(b) Concept of resources

(c) Expansion diffusion

(d) Biomass energy

(e) Commercial livestock rearing

(f) Placer mining and its effects

(g) Benefits of intermodal transfer 2023 -142 100 5×6=30 5×4=20