Q.1 Which of the following is considered a primary economic activity?
Banking
Farming
Teaching
Software Development
Explanation - Primary activities involve the extraction of natural resources, and farming is a direct use of land for food production.
Correct answer is: Farming
Q.2 Which economic activity is part of the tertiary sector?
Mining
Transport services
Fishing
Forestry
Explanation - Tertiary activities involve services such as transport, trade, and communication rather than direct production.
Correct answer is: Transport services
Q.3 What is the main characteristic of quaternary economic activities?
Raw material extraction
Service provision
Knowledge and information-based work
Large-scale farming
Explanation - Quaternary activities focus on information technology, research, and knowledge-oriented services.
Correct answer is: Knowledge and information-based work
Q.4 Which of the following best describes subsistence farming?
Farming for profit
Farming mainly for household consumption
Commercial large-scale agriculture
Farming with modern machinery
Explanation - Subsistence farming produces mainly for the farmer's family with little surplus for trade.
Correct answer is: Farming mainly for household consumption
Q.5 Which country is the largest producer of crude oil?
USA
Saudi Arabia
Russia
China
Explanation - As of recent years, the USA has become the largest producer of crude oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.6 Cottage industries are usually associated with:
Large-scale production
Rural households and small-scale output
Heavy industries
Government-controlled factories
Explanation - Cottage industries involve small-scale, often family-based production using traditional methods.
Correct answer is: Rural households and small-scale output
Q.7 Which of the following is a major factor influencing the location of iron and steel industries?
Availability of raw materials
Tourism potential
Climate
Political system
Explanation - Iron and steel industries are dependent on the availability of iron ore, coal, and other raw materials.
Correct answer is: Availability of raw materials
Q.8 Which type of farming is mainly practiced in densely populated regions of Asia?
Commercial farming
Shifting cultivation
Intensive subsistence farming
Pastoral nomadism
Explanation - Densely populated regions of Asia rely on intensive subsistence farming to meet food needs.
Correct answer is: Intensive subsistence farming
Q.9 What is the main purpose of crop rotation?
To increase land value
To reduce soil erosion
To maintain soil fertility
To save water
Explanation - Crop rotation helps preserve nutrients in the soil, preventing exhaustion of specific minerals.
Correct answer is: To maintain soil fertility
Q.10 Which of these is an example of a footloose industry?
Textile mills
IT software development
Oil refining
Steel plants
Explanation - Footloose industries are not tied to raw materials or markets; IT software can be developed anywhere.
Correct answer is: IT software development
Q.11 Which sector is often called the 'backbone' of developing economies?
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Explanation - In developing nations, the majority of the population depends on agriculture and resource extraction.
Correct answer is: Primary
Q.12 Which country is the largest exporter of coffee?
India
Brazil
Ethiopia
Vietnam
Explanation - Brazil is the largest coffee exporter, followed by Vietnam.
Correct answer is: Brazil
Q.13 Which term describes the movement of people from rural to urban areas?
Urbanization
Suburbanization
Migration
Globalization
Explanation - Urbanization refers to the growth of cities due to people moving from rural areas in search of work.
Correct answer is: Urbanization
Q.14 Which economic system emphasizes private ownership and profit motive?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Traditional economy
Explanation - Capitalism is based on private ownership and the drive for profit.
Correct answer is: Capitalism
Q.15 Which industry is commonly located near water sources for cooling purposes?
Textiles
Petrochemicals
Thermal power plants
IT companies
Explanation - Thermal power plants require large amounts of water for cooling machinery and producing steam.
Correct answer is: Thermal power plants
Q.16 What does GDP stand for in economic geography?
Gross Domestic Product
Global Development Plan
General Data Policy
Government Development Program
Explanation - GDP measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country in a year.
Correct answer is: Gross Domestic Product
Q.17 Which region is famous for the Silicon Valley, a hub of technology industries?
Texas
California
New York
Florida
Explanation - Silicon Valley in California is known worldwide as a center of IT and high-tech industries.
Correct answer is: California
Q.18 In which country are the Ruhr coal and steel industries located?
France
Germany
Poland
UK
Explanation - The Ruhr region in Germany is one of the largest industrial areas in Europe, focused on coal and steel.
Correct answer is: Germany
Q.19 Which factor is most important in the location of IT industries?
Coal availability
Skilled labor and connectivity
Fertile land
Proximity to mines
Explanation - IT industries require educated human resources and digital connectivity, not raw materials.
Correct answer is: Skilled labor and connectivity
Q.20 Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Coal
Natural gas
Sunlight
Petroleum
Explanation - Sunlight is a renewable resource because it is naturally replenished and cannot be exhausted.
Correct answer is: Sunlight
Q.21 Which Asian country is famous for its shipbuilding industry?
India
Japan
Thailand
Nepal
Explanation - Japan is globally recognized for its advanced shipbuilding industry.
Correct answer is: Japan
Q.22 What is the main economic activity in desert regions?
Fishing
Nomadic herding
Rice cultivation
Mining
Explanation - In arid deserts, people often practice nomadic herding of animals suited to dry conditions.
Correct answer is: Nomadic herding
Q.23 Which country is the largest producer of tea?
China
India
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Explanation - China is the largest tea producer, while India and Sri Lanka are also major exporters.
Correct answer is: China
Q.24 The term 'agribusiness' refers to:
Small family farms
Integration of farming with processing and marketing
Only organic farming
Farming without technology
Explanation - Agribusiness includes farming plus activities like processing, packaging, and marketing of agricultural products.
Correct answer is: Integration of farming with processing and marketing
Q.25 Which of these countries is known as the 'Workshop of the World' during the Industrial Revolution?
France
Germany
United Kingdom
USA
Explanation - During the Industrial Revolution, Britain led global industrial production and earned the title 'Workshop of the World'.
Correct answer is: United Kingdom