DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
Third Semester
WORLD RESOURCES
(Upto 2012-2013 Academic Year 2013 Calendar Year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain the interdependence between resources and
trade.
2. Do you think there is a relationship between and
entrepreneurial resources? Justify.
3. Write short notes on: Polar Tundra region.
4. Enumerate the reasons for animal-man conflicts.
5. What are non-conventional sources of energy and what is
the need for the same?
6. Critically appraise Weber' theory of industrial location.
7. What is the importance of minerals?
8. Write a short note on the availability of natural gas
globally.
Sub. Code
36
DE-3815
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. What are the characteristics of natural resources and
illustrate how is it dynamic?
10. Discuss the geographical influence on segregation and
accessibility of population.
11. What are the characteristics of Mediterranean region?
How do they influence the economic base and human
adaptation?
12. Discuss the factors affecting agriculture types of farming.
13. Discuss the impact of petroleum on economic
development.
14. Discuss the factors you would consider for locating your
manufacturing industry.
15. Briefly discuss the reasons the asymmetry in
manufactured goods trade between developing and
developed countries.
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