Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A./B.Sc. Geography (Honours), Part-III
Paper-VII (Population Geography Bio Geography)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions in all, selecting Three from section and Two from section
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define population geography and describe the development of population geography
in India.
2. Discuss the occupations structure of India's population.
3. Discuss the trends of population growth in developing countries.
4. Describe the main sources of population data in India.
5. Present an account of the fertility pattern of the population of developed countries.
6. Write an essay on the problems of slums.
Section
7. What is soil? Describe in detail the factors influencing soil formation.
8. Define Agro-forestry and describe its importance in maintaining ecological balance.
9. Describe the vegetation and animal communities of desert region.
10. Give an account of the causes and impact of deforestation.