NCERT (Geography) Class-XII
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| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The 90 per cent of the world population lives in about 10 per cent of its land area. 2. The 6 most populated countries of the world are in Asia. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Density of population is the ratio between the number of people to the size of land. 2. It is usually measured in persons per sq km Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Availability of water 2. Urbanisation 3. Landforms 4. Climate 5. Soils Which of the above are geographical factors influencing distribution of population? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Ganga plains are among the most densely populated areas of the world. 2. Mediterranean regions were sparsely populated from early periods in history due to their unpleasant climate. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Minerals 2. Urbanisation 3. Industralisation 4. Soils Which of the above are economic factors influencing distribution of population? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Katanga Zambia is a famous diamond belt in Africa. 2. The Kobe-Osaka regions are thickly populated in Japan. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Economic development 2. Social upliftment 3. Historical and cultural background Which of the above mentioned factors can influence population growth in an area? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The population change can be expressed either in terms of absolute numbers or in terms of percentage. 2. The population change is always positive. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Actual Growth of Population is equal to Births - Deaths. 2. Natural Growth of Population is equal to Births - Deaths + In Migration - Out Migration. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Negative Growth of Population occurs when the birth rate falls below the death rate. 2. Growth Rate of Population is the change of population expressed in percentage. 3. Positive Growth of Population happens when the birth rate is more than the death rate. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Births 2. Deaths 3. Migration Which of the above is/are the component of population growth? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Crude Birth Rate (CBR) is expressed as number of live births in a year. 2. Population growth also occurs due to decreasing death rate. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Crude Death Rate is a method of measuring mortality of any area. 2. It is in terms of number of deaths in a particular year per thousand of population in a particular region. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. When people move from one place to another, the place they move from is called the Place of Destination. 2. The place of origin shows a increase in population. 3. Migration is always temporary or seasonal. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Migrants who move into a new place are called Emigrants. 2. Migrants who move out of a place are called Immigrants. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Unemployment 2. Security of life 3. Political turmoil 4. Natural disasters Which of the above is/are the push factor for migration in a region? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Epidemics 2. Peace and stability 3. Better job opportunities Which of the above is/are the pull factor for migration in a region? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. After the evolution and introduction of agriculture, the size of population was small. 2. World population exploded in the sixteenth and seventeenth century after the Industrial Revolution. 3. In the first century A D size of population was below 300 million. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Human population has increased more than ten times in the past 500 hundred years. 2. In the twentieth century itself the population has increased two times. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Population growth is more in developed countries as compared to developing countries. 2. There is positive correlation between economic development and population growth. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. When a small annual rate is applied to a very large population, there is almost no change. 2. Even if the growth rate continues to decline, the total population grows each year. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The HIV/AIDS epidemics in Africa has reduced average life expectancy. 2. The annual population growth rate in India is 2.64 per cent. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Demographic transition theory can be used to predict the future population of any area. 2. These changes occur in stages which are collectively known as the demographic cycle. 3. It states that a literate society leads to low births and low deaths. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. High fertility and high mortality 2. Both fertility and mortality decline 3. High fertility and low mortality Arrange the above stages of demographic cycle in correct chronological order from stage one? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The ratio between the number of women and men in the population is called the Sex Ratio. 2. In India sex ratio is calculated by the number of males per thousand females. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In regions where gender discrimination is rampant, the sex ratio is bound to be unfavourable to women. 2. More women in the population means they have a better status. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Female foeticide 2. Female infanticide 3. Domestic violence 4. Gender discrimination Which of the above are the reasons for lower number of women in a region? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. On an average, the world population reflects a sex ratio of 102 males per 100 females. 2. The highest sex ratio in the world has been recorded in Latvia with 85 males per 100 females. 3. The world pattern of sex ratio exhibits variations in the developed regions of the world. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Males are in minority in greater part of Europe (including Russia). 2. A deficit of males in the populations of many European countries is attributed to better status of women. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Large size of population in the age group of 15-49 indicates a large working population. 2. The population above 60 years represents an ageing population which requires more expenditure on health care facilities. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The age-sex structure of a population refers to the number of females and males in different age groups. 2. A triangular shaped age-sex pyramid with a wide base is typical of developed countries. 3. Nigeria, Bangladesh and Mexico have triangular shaped age-sex pyramid. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Australia's age-sex pyramid has a narrow base and a tapered top. 2. It depicts ageing population. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Japan's age-sex pyramid is bell shaped and tapered towards the top. 2. The population growth in developed countries is usually zero or negative. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Population ageing is the process by which the share of the older population becomes proportionally larger. 2. Population ageing phenomenon started in the nineteenth century. 3. Population ageing is the result of reduction in birth rates. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The division of population into rural and urban is based on the residence. 2. Mostly in rural areas are those where people are engaged in primary activities. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In Western countries, males outnumber females in rural areas. 2. In India, female participation in farming activity in rural area is fairly high. 3. Shortage of housing and paucity of job opportunities discourage women to migrate from rural to urban areas. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Standard of living 2. Social status of females 3. Availability of educational facilities Which of the above are the indicator of a country's socio-economic development? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Level of economic development is both a cause and consequence of literacy. 2. In India literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above 7 years of age, who is able to read only. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining - Primary activities. 2. Manufacturing - Secondary activities 3. Trade, transport, communication - quaternary activities 4. Jobs related to research, information technology - tertiary activities Which of the above are correctly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In a developing country, more people are engaged in primary activities. 2. In a developed country, more people are engaged secondary, tertiary and quaternary sector. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Growth is a qualitative change where as that of value is neutral. 2. It may have a positive or a negative sign. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. 2. Positive growth does not always lead to development. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Bangladesh's economist Dr. Mahbub-ul-Haq created the Human Development Index in 1990. 2. His concept of human development resulted in Human Development Report annually since 1990. 3. The Human Development Report is published by World Health Organisation annually. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Amartya Sen saw an increase in freedom as the main objective of growth. 2. His work explores the role of social and political institutions and processes in increasing freedom. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The access to resources, health and education are the key areas in human development. 2. Equity, sustainability, productivity and empowerment are the concepts of human development. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Equity - making equal access to opportunities available to everybody. 2. Sustainability - continuity in the availability of opportunities. 3. Empowerment -productivity in terms of human work. Which of the above concepts are correct with respect to human development? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Income approach 2. Capabilities approach 3. Minimum needs approach 4. Expenditure approach Which of the above are the approaches of human development? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to Human Development Index (HDI): 1. It ranks the countries in the key areas of health, education and access to resources. 2. These rankings are based on a score between 0 to 1. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to Human Development Index (HDI): Areas: Indicator 1. Health: life expectancy at birth 2. Education: adult literacy rate and the gross enrolment ratio 3. Access to resources: purchasing power Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements with respect to Human Development Index (HDI): 1. Each dimensions of HDI is given a weightage of 1/6. 2. The closer a score is to one, the greater is the level of human development. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Minimum needs approach is associated with Prof. Amartya Sen. 2. Building human capabilities approach was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Health2. Employment 3. Food4. Sanitation 5. Housing Which of the above are the minimum basic needs proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO)? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) publishes the Human Development Report every year. 2. Human Development Index and the Human Poverty Index are important indices to measure human development used by the UNDP. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The human poverty index measures the shortfall in human development. 2. It estimates on various dimensions of income measure. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Human Poverty Index is related to the Human Development Index. 2. The Human Poverty Index is more revealing than the Human Development Index. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Gross National Happiness (GNH): 1. Bhutan and Nepal are the only countries in the world to officially proclaim GNH as the measure of the country's progress. 2. GNH is instituted as the goal of the government of Bhutan in the Constitution of Bhutan. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Size of the territory and per capita income are directly related to human development. 2. India ranks higher than Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago in Human Development Index. 3. Kerala performs much better than Punjab and Gujarat in human development. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. These countries form the largest group. 2. Most of these are countries which have emerged in the period after the Second World War. 3. Some countries from this group were former colonies or part of erstwhile Soviet Union in 1990. The above mentioned characteristics are classified in human development in countries with | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Pattern of government expenditure on social sector 2. Political environment 3. Freedom of people Which of the above factors influence the levels of human development in a country? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Human activities which generate income are known as economic activities. 2. Primary activities are directly dependent on environment. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Hunting and gathering 2. Pastoral activities 3. Fishing 4. Forestry 5. Mining and quarrying. Which of the above are Primary economic activities? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. People engaged in primary activities are called brown collar workers. 2. The chicle of chewing gum is made from the milky juice of zapota tree. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Primitive societies in extreme climates depended on wild animals. 2. The early hunters used primitive tools made of stones, twigs or arrows 3. Many species, now have become extinct or endangered due to illegal hunting. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Amazon Basin 2.Tropical Africa 3. Northern Canada 4.Northern Eurasia 5. Northern Chile In which of the above mentioned regions of the world gathering is practiced? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In modern times gathering is completely market oriented. 2. The primitive societies extracted both plants and animals to satisfy their needs. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Quinine, tanin extract and cork are obtained from trunk of trees. 2. Rubber, balata, gums and resins are obtained from bark of trees. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Pastoral nomadism is a primitive subsistence activity dependent on livestock and agriculture. 2. Under it, herders move from one place to another along with their livestock. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. North Africa to Central China 2. Tundra region in Eurasia 3. South-west Africa Which of the above regions of the world are associated with Pastoral nomadism? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. A seasonal movement of pastoral nomads in search of pastures is called transhumance. 2. In the tundra regions, the nomadic herders move from north to south in summers. 3. Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas are nomads of Himalayas. Which of the above mentioned is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Extinction of animals 2. Imposition of political boundaries 3. New settlement plans by different countries 4. Urbanisation Which of the above are reasons for decrease in number of pastoral nomads? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Commercial livestock rearing is less organised compared to nomadic herding. 2. This is a specialised activity in which only one type of animal is reared. 3. Commercial livestock ranching is essentially associated with western cultures Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The rearing of animals in ranching is organised on a scientific basis. 2. Main emphasis is on breeding, genetic improvement and disease control of animals. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about shifting cultivation: 1. It is widely practised by many tribes in the tropics. 2. The vegetation is usually cleared by fire, and the ashes add to the fertility of the soil. 3. The cultivation is usually done with very primitive tools. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about shifting cultivation: 1. It is also called slash and burn agriculture. 2. The cycle of cultivation becomes more fertile every year. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above is/are correctly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Intensive Subsistence Agriculture dominated by Wet Paddy Cultivation: 1 .It is largely found in densely populated regions of monsoon Asia. 2. The yield per unit area is high but per labour productivity is low. 3. Land holdings are very large under it. 4. Farmers work with the help of family labour leading to intensive use of land. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Coffee 2. Cocoa 3. Oil palm 4. Sugarcane 5. Bananas Which of the above are plantation crops? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Scientific methods of cultivation 2. Single crop specialization 3. Large capital investment 4. Cheap Labour Which of the above are the characteristic features of Plantation Agriculture? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The French had monopoly over sugarcane plantation in Indonesia. 2. The Dutch established cocoa and coffee plantations in West Africa. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are correctly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Spanish and Americans invested in coconut and sugarcane plantations in the Philippines. 2. Some coffee fazendas in Brazil are still managed by Spanish. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Commercial Grain Cultivation: 1. It is practised in the interior parts of semi-arid lands of the mid-latitudes. 2. The entire operation of cultivation is mechanized. 3. Wheat is the principal crop. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above is/are incorrectly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Mixed Farming: 1. It is found mainly in developing countries. 2. Fodder crops are an important component of mixed farming. 3. Equal emphasis is laid on crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. High capital expenditure on farm machinery. 2. Extensive use of chemical fertilizers and green manures. 3. Skill and expertise of the farmers. Which of the above are the characteristic features of Plantation Agriculture? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. North Western Europe 2. Canada 3. Western Australia Which of the above is/are the main regions of commercial dairy farming in the world? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Dairy farming: 1. It is highly capital intensive and deals in milch animals. 2. Special emphasis is laid on cattle breeding, health care and veterinary services. 3. Rainy season is the only off season during the year. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Mediterranean agriculture: 1. It is highly specialized commercial agriculture. 2. It is practised in the countries on either side of the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Southern California 2. Central Chile 3. South western parts of South Africa Which of the above is/are the suitable places for Mediterranean agriculture? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Mediterranean agriculture: 1. It is an important supplier of citrus fruits. 2. Viticulture is a speciality of the Mediterranean region. 3. It is famous for best quality wines in the world. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Mediterranean agriculture: 1. It is known for grapes, olives and figs. 2. The fruits and vegetables are grown in winters here Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Market gardening: 1. It specializes in the cultivation of high value crops only for the urban markets. 2. Farms are small and are located nearby links to the urban centre. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. HYV seeds 2. Fertilisers 3. Insecticides 4. Greenhouses 5. Artificial heating Which of the above techniques/methods are required for Market gardening and horticulture? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements : 1. The regions where farmers specialise in fruits only, the farming is known as truck farming. 2. The distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover overnight. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Market gardening and horticulture: 1. It is well developed in north eastern United States of America and the Mediterranean regions. 2. Netherlands specialises in growing flowers and horticultural crops especially tulips. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about factory farming: 1. It is practiced mainly in industrial regions of Western Europe and North America. 2. Livestock, particularly poultry and cattle rearing, is done in stalls and pens. 3. The poultry farming and cattle rearing is breed selection and scientific breeding. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Co-operative farming: 1. A group of farmers form a co-operative society by pooling in their resources voluntarily. 2. Co-operative societies help farmers, to procure inputs of farming and sell the products. 3. In Denmark, almost every farmer is a member of a co-operative. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Collective farming: 1. Collective farming was introduced in erstwhile Soviet Union. 2. It is based on social ownership of the means of production and collective labour. 3. The farmers used to pool in all their resources like land, livestock and labour. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Mode of occurrence of deposits 2. Technology available 3. Capital 4. Demand for the mineral Which of the above factors decide the profitability of mining operations? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about surface mining: 1. Surface mining is also known as open-cast mining. 2. The output is very low but rapid. 3. Overhead costs such as safety precautions and equipment are relatively low Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Poisonous gases 2. Fires 3. Floods Which of the above is/are the accidents associated with underground mining method? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about underground mining: 1. Horizontal shafts have to be sunk to transport extracted minerals. 2. It requires specially designed lifts, drills and ventilation system for safety. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Manufacturing 2. Construction 3. Processing Which of the above industry is/are considered as secondary economic activities? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Application of power 2. Mass production of identical products 3. Specialised labour Which of the above is/are the common characteristic of manufacturing processes? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. A complex machine technology 2. Executive bureaucracy 3. Extreme specialisation and division of labour Which of the above is/are the characteristic of modern manufacturing processes? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Mechanisation refers to using gadgets which accomplish tasks. 2. Automation is the advanced stage of mechanization. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Quality control 2. Eliminating waste and inefficiency 3. Combating pollution Which of the above is/are the results of technological innovations in modern manufacturing? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Demand for particular goods 2. Purchasing power Which of the above is/are prerequisites for a market? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Cheap 2. Easy to transport 3. Non-perishable Which of the above is/are prerequisites for raw material for industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Transport is only required carry raw materials to the factory. 2. Improvements in transportation led to integrated economic development. 3. Modern industry is less dependent on transportation systems. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Foot- loose industries: 1. They are dependent on specific raw material. 2. They produce in large quantity. 3. These are generally polluting industries. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Size 2. Inputs 3. Output 4. Ownership On the basis of which of the above factors manufacturing industries can be classified? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Capital invested 2. Number of workers employed 3. Volume of production Which of the above mentioned factors is/are responsible for determining the size of industry? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Household industries: 1. It is the medium manufacturing unit. 2. Capital and transportation have much influence in it. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Small scale manufacturing: 1. It uses local raw material and specialized skilled workers. 2. It is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques. 3. India has developed labour-intensive small scale manufacturing for employment generation. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Advanced technology 2. Assembly-line mass production 3. Specialised workers The above given characteristic features are related with | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. High-technology large scale industrial regions thickly clustered in a few developed countries. 2. Traditional large-scale industrial regions which have diffused to less developed countries Which of the above is/are types of world's major industrial regions? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Chemical based2. Forest based 3. Mineral based4. Agro based Which of the above industries are classified on the basis of raw materials? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the : 1. Food processing 2. Beverages 3. Spices 4. Textiles 5. Rubber 6. Pickles Which of the above mentioned industries are part of agro processing industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Agri-business: 1. It is commercial farming on an industrial scale. 2. Agri-business farms are mechanised, large in size and highly structured. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Canning 2. Tanning 3. Confectionery Which of the above mentioned is/are part/s of agro processing industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Synthetic fibre industries 2. Plastic industries 3. Potash industries 4. Aluminum industries Which of the above are the examples of Chemical based Industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Bamboo 2. Timber 3. Lac Which of the above is/are the raw material provided by forests? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Paper 2. Televisions 3. Tea 4. Soap Which of the above is/are the examples of consumer goods industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Public Sector Industries are owned by individual investors. 2. Private Sector Industries are owned by governments. 3. Socialist countries have many Private Sector Industries. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Mixed economies have both Public and Private sector enterprises. 2. In capitalist countries, industries are generally owned privately. 3. Joint Sector Industries may be managed together by private and public sectors. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Metal smelting 2. Heavy engineering, 3. Chemical manufacture 4. Textiles Which of the above is/are the examples of smokestack industries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about iron and steel industry: 1. It is called a basic industry. 2. It is called a heavy industry. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Iron is extracted from pig iron and converted into steel. 2. Manganese is added to iron for increasing its strength. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Iron ore 2. Coal 3. Manganese 4. Limestone Which of the above are the sources of large integrated steel industry? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Tienstin : Japan 2. Yokohama : China 3. Kulti-Burnpur : India Which of the above is/are correctly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Which of the following area is known as 'rust bowl' of U.S.A? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above are correctly matched? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Cotton textile industry: 1. Handloom sector is labour-intensive. 2. The powerloom sector is less labour intensive than handloom sector. 3. Cotton textile mill sector is highly capital intensive. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Europe alone accounts for nearly half of the world's cotton imports. 2. Germany recorded constant growth in cotton textile industry since Second World War 3. The growth in cotton textile industry has shifted to less developed countries. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about tertiary activities: 1. Tertiary activities are related to the manufacturing and service sector. 2. Manpower is an important component of it. 3. All types of services are special skills provided in exchange of payments. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. A large number of people are engaged in primary sector in developed economies. 2. Tertiary activities include both production and exchange. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Plumber 2. Electrician 3. Barber 4. Cashier Which of the above are employed in Tertiary sector? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Specialised skills 2. Experience and knowledge 3. Production techniques Which of the above is/are main requisite of services sector? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Trade is essentially buying and selling of items produced elsewhere. 2. Not all the services in retail and wholesale trading are intended for profit. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about rural marketing centres: 1. These are quasi-urban centres. 2. The personal and professional services are not well-developed here. 3. These form local collecting and distributing centres. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Urban marketing centres: 1. They provide ordinary as well as specialised goods and services. 2. They have more widely specialised urban services as compared to rural centres. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Door-to-door 2. Mail-order 3. Telephone 4. Automatic vending machines 5. Internet Which of the above is/are the examples of non-store retail trading? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Chain stores were the first of the large-scale innovations in retailing. 2. They have the ability to experiment in one store and apply the results to many. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about transport industry: 1. It is an organised industry. 2. The value of the material is significantly enhanced by transportation. 3. Isohyet lines are drawn on a map to join places equal in terms of the time taken to reach them. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. A node is the meeting point of two or more routes. 2. Every road that joins two nodes is called a network. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about communication services: 1. It involves the transmission of words and messages, facts and ideas. 2. All forms of transport are also referred to as lines of communication. 3. Developments have made communications independent of transport. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Infrastructure industries 2. Retail trading 3. Souvenirs Which of the above is /are benefitted by tourism industry? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Climate 2. Landscape 3. History and Art 4. Culture and Economy Which of the above is/are the factors influencing tourism? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Mediterranean climate makes Northern Europe an important tourism destination. 2. Mediterranean climate offers long hours of sunshine and low rainfall. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about medical tourism: 1. It is medical treatment combined with international tourism activity. 2. India has emerged as the leading country of medical tourism. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Production of information 2. Dissemination of information 3. Research and development Which of the above is/are part of Quaternary activities? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Office buildings 2. Statisticians 3. Theatres 4. Accounting and brokerage firms The personnel working in which of the above mentioned fields is/are involved in Quaternary Sector? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 The persons employed in which of the following activities are called 'gold collar' professionals? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The highest level of decision makers or policy makers perform Quaternary activities. 2. These are subtly different from the knowledge based industries. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. New trends in quinary services include Knowledge Processing Outsourcing (KPO) and 'home shoring'. 2. The KPO industry is part of from Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. E-learning 2. Business research 3. Intellectual property (IP) research 4. Research and development (R and D) activities Which of the above are the examples of knowledge processing outsourcing (KPO) industry? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Roads2. Railways 3. Shipping4. Airways 5. Pipelines Which of the above modes facilitate transport services? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The invention of steam engine in 19th century brought revolution in transport sector. 2. The first public railway line was opened in 1825 in France. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The invention of the steam engine revolutionised road transport. 2. The pipelines, ropeways and cableways are examples of land transportation. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The quality of the roads varies greatly between developed and developing countries. 2. The highest road density and the highest number of vehicles are registered in Europe. 3. In developed countries good quality roads are universal. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. NH 7 connecting Varanasi with Kanya Kumari, is the longest in India. 2. The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) connects four metropolitan cities. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Railway gauges are classified as broad, standard and meter. 2. The standard gauge is used only in the U.K and India. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Channel Tunnel connects London with Denmark. 2. There is only one trans-continental rail route connecting Argentina with Chile. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Russian railways account for about 90 per cent of the country's total transport. 2. North America rail networks accounts for nearly 40 per cent of the world's total transport. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Trans-Siberian Railways: 1. It runs from St. Petersburg in the east to Vladivostok in the west. 2. It has helped in opening up its Asian region to West European markets. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Odessa: Ukraine 2. Tashkent : Uzbekistan 3. Shenyang: Mongolia 4. Ulan Bator : China Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Trans-Canadian Railways: 1. It runs from Halifax in the east to Vancouver. 2. It was constructed in 1986 to connect British Columbia with rest of the country. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Trans-Canadian Railways: 1. A loop line from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is the economic artery of Canada. 2. Wheat and meat are the important imports on this route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Union and Pacific Railways connect New York and San Francisco. 2. It is the route for some of the most valuable exports in North America. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 The railway line which passes through Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill and Port Augusta is | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Orient Express Railway: 1. It runs from Perth on the west coast to Sydney on the east coast. 2. It reduces journey period to 96 hours as against 10 days by the sea-route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Water Transportation: 1. It is costlier because the friction of water is more than that of land. 2. The energy cost of water transportation is lower. 3. It is divided into sea routes and inland waterways. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Northern Atlantic Sea Route: 1. It links North-eastern U.S.A and Northwestern Europe. 2. One fourth of the world's foreign trade moves on this route 3. It is called the Big Trunk Route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Mediterranean-Indian Ocean sea route: 1. Port Said, Aden, Mumbai, Colombo and Singapore are some of the important ports on this route. 2. The Suez Canal is a man-made waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via the Red Sea. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Southern Atlantic Sea Route: 1. It connects East European countries with South America. 2. Both South America and Africa have similar products and resources. 3. There is limited development and population in South America and Africa. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about North Pacific Sea Route: 1. Trade across the vast North Pacific Ocean moves by several routes which converge at Yokohama. 2. This sea route links the ports on the west coast of North America with those of Asia. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about South Pacific Sea Route: 1. It connects Western Europe and North America with Pacific islands via the Panama Canal. 2. Honolulu is an important port on this route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The South Pacific Sea Route connects North-eastern U.S.A and Northwestern Europe. 2. The Southern Atlantic Sea Route connects Western Europe and North America. 3. The Northern Atlantic Sea connects West European and West African countries with South America. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Suez Canal: 1. It had been constructed in 1905. 2. It links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. 3. It gives Europe a new gateway to the Indian Ocean via Cape of Good Hope. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements Suez Canal: 1. A navigable fresh-water canal from the Nile supply fresh-water to Port Said and Suez. 2. Suez Canal is constructed between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Panama Canal: 1. It connects the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east. 2. It has been constructed across the Panama Isthmus. 3. It shortens the distance between New York and San Francisco by 13,000 km by sea. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Width of the channel 2. Depth of the channel 3. Water flow 4. Transport technology Which of the above factors influence the development of inland waterways? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Competition from railways 2. Lack of water due to diversion for irrigation 3. Poor maintenance Which of the above is/are responsible for declining use of riverways in India? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Rhine Waterways: 1. River Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands. 2. It is navigable from Basel, at its mouth in the Netherlands to Rotterdam in Switzerland. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Rhine Waterways: 1. The Ruhr river joins the Rhine from the east. 2. This waterway connects major industrial areas of Europe with the Southern Atlantic Sea Route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Danube Waterway serves Western Europe. 2. The Danube river rises in the Black Forest. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Volga Waterway: 1. Volga is one of the most important waterway in Russia. 2. It drains into the Caspian Sea. 3. The Volga-Don Canal connects it with the Black Sea. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Seaway: 1. The Great Lakes of North America are connected by Soo Canal and Welland Canal. 2. The estuary of St. Lawrence River, along with the Great Lakes, forms a unique commercial waterway. 3. Dusseldorf is an important port on this route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The Mississippi-Ohio waterway connects the interior part of U.S.A with the Gulf of Mexico. 2. The Duluth and Buffalo are important ports on this route. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about airways: 1. Dense network exists in Eastern U.S.A, Western Europe and Southeast Asia. 2. Africa, Asiatic part of Russia and South America lack air services. 3. There are limited air services between 10-35 latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Pipelines: 1. They are used extensively to transport liquids and gases such as water, petroleum and natural gas. 2. Pipelines can also be used to transport liquefied coal. 3. In New Zealand, milk is being supplied through pipelines from farms to factories. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Pipelines: 1. Big Inch is a famous pipeline, which carries petroleum from the oil wells of the Middle East. 2. The proposed Iran-India via Pakistan oil and natural gas pipeline will be the longest in the world. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about communications: 1. The telegraph was instrumental in the colonisation of the American West. 2. The telephone became a critical factor in the urbanisation of America. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. Aryabhatt 2. APPLE 3. Rohini Arrange above mentioned Indian satellites in the order of their launching year? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. International trade is the exchange of goods and services among countries across national boundaries. 2. The initial form of trade in primitive societies was the barter system. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Jon Beel Mela: 1. It is organized every year in January after the harvest season in Assam. 2. It is possibly the only fair in India, where barter system is still alive. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Flintstones 2. Obsidian 3. Tiger's paws 4. Whale's teeth 5. Dogs teeth Which of the above items were of high intrinsic value before introduction of money? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The word 'salary' comes from the Latin word Salarium which means 'payment by salt'. 2. Salt was a mode of payment in ancient times. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Silk Route: 1. It is an early example of long distance trade connecting Rome to China. 2. India, Persia and Central Asia were intermediate points in this route. 3. Chinese silk, Roman wool and precious metals were main items of trade. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. After the disintegration of the Roman Empire, American commerce grew during twelfth and thirteenth century. 2. Fifteenth century onwards, the European colonialism began and slave trade emerged. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about slave trade: 1. The African natives were captured by Europeans mostly for their labour in the plantations. 2. It began from fifteenth century onwards after the spread European colonialism. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. United States 2. Great Britain 3. Denmark Arrange above mentioned countries in correct order of their abolishing slave trade? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about international trade: 1. It is the result of specialization in production. 2. It benefits the world economy, if different countries practise specialisation and division of labour in the production of commodities or provision of services. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Comparative advantage 2. Complimentarity and transferability of goods and services 3. Mutually beneficial Which of the above is/are the principles of international trade? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Geology 2. Relief soil 3. Climate Which of the above factors is/are responsible for uneven distribution of national resources? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The topographical differences ensure diversity of crops and animals raised. 2. The availability of mineral resources provides the basis for industrial development. 3. Climate influences the type of flora and fauna that can survive in a given region. 4. Wool production can take place in tropical regions. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Size 2. Distribution 3. Diversity Which of the above population factors affect the type and volume of goods traded? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : Which of the above are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Densely populated countries have large volume of external trade. 2. Standard of living of the population determines the demand for better quality imported products. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Foreign investment can boost trade in developing countries. 2. The development of capital intensive industries in developing countries can enhance global trade. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Transport 2. Volume 3. Sectoral composition 4. Direction of trade Which of the above is/are the major aspects of international trade? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The actual tonnage of goods traded makes up the volume. 2. The services traded are measured in tonnage. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The nature of goods and services imported and exported have undergone changes. 2. Europe's contribution in the merchandise trade is declining while the contribution of Asian countries is growing. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct in relation to the change witnessed in the last century? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about balance of trade: 1. It records the volume of goods and services imported as well as exported by a country to other countries. 2. If the value of imports is more than the value of a country's exports, the country has negative balance of trade. 3. A positive balance would mean that the country spends more on buying goods than it can earn by selling its goods. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Bilateral trade is done by two countries with each other. 2. 'Most Favoured Nation' (MFN) are given in multi-lateral trade. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Trade liberalization is done by bringing down trade barriers like tariffs. 2. It allows competition between foreign and domestic products and services. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was formed in 1994. 2. It was transformed into the World Trade Organisation from 1st January 1995. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about World Trade Organisation: 1. It is the only international organisation dealing with the global rules of trade between nations. 2. Its Headquarters are located in Vienna, Austria. 3. India has been one of the founder member of WTO. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Regional Trade Blocs: 1. They encourage trade between countries with geographical proximity, similarity and complementarities in trading items. 2. They enhance restrictions on trade of the developing world. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 India is a member nation of | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Regional specialization 2. Higher level of production 3. Better standard of living 4. Equalisation of prices 5. Diffusion of knowledge Which of the above is/are the advantages of undertaking international trade? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Uneven levels of development 2. Exploitation 3. Diffusion of culture 4. Equalisation of wages Which of the above is/are the detrimental effects of undertaking international trade? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The ports provide facilities of docking, loading, unloading and the storage facilities for cargo. 2. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland. 3. San Francisco is the largest land-locked harbour in the world. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Entrepot Ports 2. Industrial Ports 3. Commercial Ports 4. Comprehensive Ports Which of the above ports is/are classified according to cargo handled by them? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Out Ports are located away from the sea coast. 2. Inland Ports are deep water ports built away from the actual ports. 3. Piraeus in Greece is an outport of Athens. 4. Kolkata is located on the river Hoogli, a branch of the river Damodar. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Oil Ports2. Entrepot Ports 3. Packet Stations4. Ports of Call Which of the above ports is/are classified on the basis of specialized functions? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Ports of Call are also known as ferry ports. 2. The packet stations are exclusively concerned with the transportation of passengers and mail across water bodies covering short distances. 3. Esskhira in Tunisia is a Packet Station. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Ports of Call were originally developed as calling points on main sea routes. 2. Later on, they developed into commercial ports. 3. Kochi and Karwar are examples of such ports in India. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Entrepot Ports are collection centres where the goods are brought from different countries for export. 2. Singapore is an entrepot for Asia, Rotterdam for the Baltic region and Copenhagen for Europe. 3. Naval Ports are ports which have only strategic importance. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The form of settlement in any particular region reflects human relationship with the environment. 2. A human settlement is defined as a place inhabited more or less permanently. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Population size is a universal criterion for differentiating rural and urban areas. 2. In towns the main occupation of the people is related to secondary and tertiary sectors. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. New trend of people moving away from congested urban areas to cleaner areas outside the city is called Sub-urbanisation. 2. The census of India, 1991 defines urban settlements as places with a minimum population of 5000 persons. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In Nucleated settlements houses are spaced far apart and often interspersed with fields. 2. Compact settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. 2. The settlements size is larger. 3. Usually rural settlements are located near water bodies. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In Europe villages grew up near rolling country avoiding swampy, low lying land. 2. In south east Asia people chose to live near low lying river valleys. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. In low lying river basins people chose to settle on terraces and levees. 2. In tropical countries people build their houses on stilts near marshy lands. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: Which of the above is/are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The site of planned settlement is spontaneously chosen by villagers themselves. 2. Indira Gandhi Canal command area in India is an example of a planned settlement. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following : 1. T-shaped village 2. Double village 3. Cross-shaped village 4. Linear 5. Rectangular Which of the above settlements are differentiated on the basis of forms or shapes? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Settlements along a road, railway line, river, canal edge of a valley or along a levee are examples of linear pattern. 2. Rectangular pattern of rural settlements are found in wide inter montane valleys. 3. Circular villages may develop around lakes, tanks etc. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Cruciform settlements develop on the cross-roads and houses extend in all the four directions. 2. Where several roads converge, star shaped settlements develop by the houses built along the roads. 3. Double village settlements extend on both sides of a river where there is a bridge or a ferry. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Inadequate Supply of water 2. Absence of toilet facilities 3. Water borne diseases 4. Unmetalled roads 5. Lack of modern communication Which of the above are the conditions prevailing in rural settlements in the developing countries? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The first urban settlement to reach a population of one million was the city of London. 2. Presently 54 per cent of the world's population lives in urban settlements compared to only 1 per cent in the year 1800. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The major economic activities in addition to the size of the population are criterion for a urban settlement. 2. If more than 50 per cent of its economically productive population is engaged in non-agricultural activities, the settlement is urban. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct in context of India? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: 1. Winnipeg: Agricultural market town 2. Frankfurt: banking and financial centre 3. St. Louis: large inland centre Which of the above are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following: Which of the above are matched correctly? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. The most important cause of urbanisation is rural-urban migration. 2. Developed countries experienced rapid urbanization during the second half of the twentieth century. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. An urban settlement may be linear, square, star or crescent shaped. 2. Towns and cities of developed and developing countries reflect marked differences in planning and development. 3. The form of the settlement, architecture and style of buildings are an outcome of its historical and cultural traditions. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Addis Ababa, the capital of Australia was planned in 1878. 2. Canberra, the capital of Ethiopia was planned in 1912. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. A city may be regarded as a leading town, which has outstripped its local or regional rivals. 2. Cities are much larger than towns. 3. When the population crosses the one million mark it is designated as a million city. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about conurbation: 1. The term conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915. 2. It is applied to a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements about Megalopolis: 1. The term 'Megalopolis' was popularised by Jean Gottman. 2. It is a region extending as union of conurbations. 3. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples. Which of the above mentioned statements is/are correct? | ||
| GeographyDate Added: 2022-05-23 Consider the following statements: 1. Inadequate social infrastructure 2. Lack of educational and health facilities 3. Lack of employment 4. Male selective migration Which of the above are the socio-cultural problems of cities in the developing countries? | ||