IGNOU BGGET-142 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Define Economic Geography. Discuss the approaches and recent developments in Economic Geography.

Q2.Discuss the concept of spatial interaction and diffusion in detail.

Q3.Explain briefly the types of economic activities.

Q4.What are the indicators of development ?

Q5.Discuss in brief the various kinds of development indicators.

Q6.What are minerals ? Discuss briefly the utilization and consequences of over exploitation of mineral resources.

Q7.Define the concept of human resources.

Q8.Explain the concept of work participation and its measurement.

Q9.What is animal husbandry ? Discuss the different types of pastoralism practised in the world.

Q10.What is mining ? Explain the four methods of mining.

Q11.Discuss the distribution and production of iron and steel industry in India.

Q12.Briefly explain multimodal transport system. Discuss the benefits and challenges of intermodal transport system in detail.

Q13.Answer any five of the following questions in about 300 words each : 5x6=30

(a) Explain any two components of Resource Management.

(b) Discuss the management strategies to conserve land, soil, forest and water resources.

(c) Discuss salient features of 'Plantation' and its geographical distribution.

(d) Write a short note on "Tribes and Forest rights".

(e) What are agro-based industries ?

Q14.Write the disadvantages of agro-based industries.

(f) Discuss the recent trends in theories of industrial location.

(g) Write a short note on 'trade blocs'.

Q15.Write short notes on any five of the following in 150 words each : 5x4=20

(a) Economic distance

(b) Wholesale and Retail trade

(c) Resources are functional and operational

(d) Food processing

(e) Quinary economic activities

(f) Geothermal energy

(g) Wood products