University : University of Madras
Degree : B.Sc
Department : Geography
Subject :PHE Economic Geography
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PHE Economic Geography Model Paper :
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 4105/PHE
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
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PART A — (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Define/Explain the following :
1. Resources.
2. Subsistence Farming.
3. Fibre crops.
4. Green revolution.
5. Dogger bank
6. Ore.
7. Anthracite
8. Gold mines of the world.
9. Trans Siberian Railway.
10. International Airports.
PART B — (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
11. Write a short note on significance of Economic Geography.
12. Describe the Shifting Cultivation.
13. Shortly account the physical and economic requisites for cotton cultivation.
14. Outline the major dairying regions of the world.
15. Brief on the favourable conditions for fishing.
16. Bring out the steps to be adopted for resource conservation.
17. Shortly account on modern trade developments.
PART C — (2 × 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1,200 words.
18. (a) Elaborate on the different types of forests of the world for cotton cultivation.
Or
(b) Write an essay on coffee growing regions of the world.
19. (a) Account the coal mining regions of the world elaborately.
Or
(b) Give a detailed account on the ship building industries of the world.
OCTOBER 2012 U/ID 4105/PHE
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions not exceeding 50 words each.
Define /Explain the following :
1. Basic concepts of Economic Geography.
2. Ever green forests.
3. Mixed Farming.
4. Plantation Agriculture.
5. Fibre crops.
6. Distribution of ‘Pig rearing’ in the world.
7. Favourable conditions for Inland fishing.
8. Power resources.
9. Automobile industries.
10. Importance of ports in Trade.
PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions not exceeding
300 words each.
11. Briefly explain the scope of Economic Geography.
12. Write a short notes on the coniferous forest and its distribution.
13. Explain briefly the sugarcane cultivation.
14. Describe briefly the major wool producing regions of the world.
15. Briefly explain the location and favourable conditions for major fishing activities in the world.
16. Write a short notes on the distribution of hydel power generation in the world.
17. Give a brief note on the inland waterways of the world.
PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH questions not exceeding
1,200 words each.
18. (a) Write an essay on the scientific and technological development of agriculture.
Or
(b) Account for the Tea cultivation.
19. (a) Write an essay on Iron and steel industries.
Or
(b) Elaborate on the Modern Trade Development.
MAY 2011 : U/ID 4105/PHE
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A : (10 ´ 3 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions not exceeding 50 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Economic Geography is a dynamic subject – Explain.
2. What do you mean by subsistence farming?
3. Mention the varieties of coffee.
4. Why is Japan known for fishing?
5. What geographical factors favour the development of dairy industry?
6. Classify minerals.
7. Define – Manufacturing.
8. What are the types of iron-ore?
9. Briefly explain about the conditions for the occurence of a natural harbour.
10. What are ‘petro-chemicals’?
PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions not exceeding 300 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Write an account on the approaches of economic geography.
12. What do you know about ‘Green Revolution’ in agriculture?
13. Write about the varieties of cotton grown all over the world.
14. Write in detail about – North – West Atlantic fishing region.
15. What are Atomic minerals? Give their distributions.
16. Discuss with suitable examples, the factors that have influenced the localisation of cotton textile industry in the world.
17. Name the principle ports of India and indicate their location, the items of Exports and Imports.
PART C : (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH the questions not exceeding 1,200 words each.
All questions carry equal marks.
18. (a) Write in detail about intensive and extensive farming practices.
Or
(b) Give an account on wheat cultivation and production of the world.
19. (a) Examine the various factors for the development of Iron and steel manufacturing centres. Illustrate your answer with examples from Russia and USA.
Or
(b) What is a port? Explain the physical, economic and other factors responsible for the development of a port.