DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017.
Third Semester
WORLD RESOURCES
(Upto 2012 13 Academic year and 2013 calendar year)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. What do you understand by resource? Describe the types
of resources.
2. Define physical environment. Enumerate the factors in
the physical environment.
3. Explain the importance of rivers in natural environment.
4. Discuss the characteristics of natural regions of the
world.
5. Describe the major farming systems in India.
6. Analyse the uses of atomic energy.
7. Define mineral resource. Illustrate the types of mineral
resources.
8. Describe the factors influencing the location of
manufacturing industries.
Sub. Code
36
DE-412
2
SER
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Discuss the different types of natural resources. Also
illustrate how they contribute to the economy of a nation.
10. Explain the factors that influence the distribution of
world population.
11. What is a trophical grassland? Analyse the types of
grassland.
12. What is a Cash Crop? Briefly explain the different types
of Cash Crops in India.
13. Discuss the sources and advantages of non-conventional
energy.
14. Discuss the challenges in the distribution of mineral
resources in the world trade.
15. Examine the origin and growth of Iron and Steel industry
in India.