DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
WORLD RESOURCES
(Upto 2012-13 Academic Year and 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 interdependency between human resources
and natural resources.
2. Describe the influence of human settlements on river
routes. Provide example.
3. Enumerate the monsoon regions of the world.
4. What are industrial crops and what are its uses?
5. What is the need for energy conservation?
6. Write a short note on classification of minerals.
7. What are the benefits of natural gas?
8. What are the modes of natural resources trade?
Sub. Code
36
DE-2715
2
wk14
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss the benefits of studying global resources.
10. Discuss the physical effects of climate.
11. What are the features of equatorial regions? What is the
effect of equatorial climate on its vegetation?
12. Discuss the direct and indirect benefits of forests.
13. Discuss the pros and cons of wind power, solar power and
hydroelectric energy.
14. Explain Weber's theory of industrial location.
15. Critically evaluate atomic energy as a reliable source of
energy for economic growth with reference to India.