IGNOU BGGET-142 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Discuss any five traditional approaches of Economic Geography.

Q2.What are the indicators of development ?

Q3.Describe the indicators of demography, infrastructure and amenities.

Q4.Define resources. Explain three aspects of the functional theory of resources.

Q5.What is mineral resource ? Discuss the world distribution of mineral resources.

Q6.What is pastoralism ? Describe different forms of pastoralism with suitable examples.

Q7.What are non-wood forest products ? Explain the various uses of non-wood forest products.

Q8.What are mineral based industries ? Highlight their advantages and disadvantages with suitable examples.

Q9.Write a detailed account on Auguste Losch’s theory of industrial location and mention its criticisms.

Q10.What are commercial activities ? Discuss its various types with suitable examples. 10 What is network analysis ? Explain network analysis with suitable examples and diagrams.

Q11.Answer any five of the following questions in 250 words each : 5x6=30

(a) Describe the key points of system analysis approach.

(0) Differentiate primary and_ secondary economic activities with suitable examples.

(c) Explain landuse and _ land _ cover classification in India.

(d) Write a note on types of minerals with suitable examples. (९) What is dairy farming ? Explain employment opportunities associated with dairy farming.

(f) Explain in-situ mining with suitable examples.

(g) Describe any two advantages and disadvantages of micro, small and medium enterprises. [4] BGGET

Q12.Write short notes on any five of the following in 150 words each : 5x4=20

(a) Institutional approach

(b) Subsistence agriculture

(c) Renewable resources

(d) Fisheries in India

(e) Tertiary sector

(f) Problems of Indian cotton industry

(g) Capital cost we stra ei We: WTO 1 से 5 we yee TT aT HR