IGNOU BGGET-142 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Define economic geography. Discuss the relationship between economics and economic geography.

Q2.What is resource ? Discuss the functional theories of resources.

Q3.Explain five different types of renewable energy.

Q4.Explain any five types of cropping pattern.

Q5.Discuss how changes are taking place in the world.

Q6.What is grassland ecosystem ? Discuss temperate grasslands in detail.

Q7.What is forestry ? Discuss the four major uses of wood products globally.

Q8.Describe the concept of agro-based industries and explain the distribution of cotton textile industries in the world.

Q9.Discuss the distribution of iron and steel industries in India.

Q10.Explain in detail August Losch’s theory of industrial location and its criticism.

Q11.What is transport cost ? Explain different types of mode of transport.

Q12.Answer any five of the following questions in 200 words each : 5x6=30

(a) Write a short note on geographic fixity and mobility.

(b) Differentiate quaternary economic activities and quinary economic activities.

(c) Explain in brief the difference between economic growth and development.

(d) Briefly highlight the main features of utilization and conservation of natural resources.

(e) Discuss the advantages and disadvan- tages of MSMEs.

(f) Explain any two methods of mining in brief.

(g) Discuss in brief the three types of services.

Q13.Write short notes on any five of the following questions in 150 words each : 5x4=20

(a) Spatial Diffusion

(b) Regional Disparities

(c) Working Population

(d) Fisheries Sector of India

(e) Surface mining and its effects

(f) International Trade

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