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Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

Quinary activities are more in _______.

  1. Villages

  2. Schools

  3. Metropolitan centres

  4. Towns
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Quinary activities are more in metropolitan centers

It includes the chief executives and other top management officers in the government as well as private services. Researchers, legal authorities, financial advisors and professional consultants providing planning and problem-solving services belong to the workers engaged in this category of economic activities.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

As the economy develops, the share of tertiary sector in the National Income:

  1. Increases

  2. Decreases

  3. Increases first then decreases

  4. Decreases first then increases
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As an economy develops, the focus shifts from agriculture (primary) and manufacturing (secondary) toward services (tertiary). Consequently, the tertiary sector's contribution to National Income typically increases.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

The tertiary sectors finds employment_________.

  1. Directly

  2. Indirectly

  3. Directly and Indirectly both

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The tertiary sector provides services that support both individuals directly (like healthcare or education) and other industries indirectly (like logistics, finance, or consulting). Thus, it creates employment through both channels.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

Primary activity that is practised on a larger scale is ___________.

  1. Gathering

  2. Hunting

  3. Mining

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mining involves the large-scale extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. Unlike gathering or hunting, which are often subsistence-level activities, mining is a major industrial primary activity.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

Which of the following can be used to recharge the water bodies?

  1. Precipitation

  2. Irrigation

  3. Soil conservation

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Precipitation (rain and snow) is the natural source that replenishes water bodies. While human intervention can facilitate this, precipitation is the fundamental input for recharging.

Multiple choice geography human occupations primary economic activities population of india population

 When was GATT established?

  1. 1936

  2. 1940

  3. 1948

  4. 1944
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

GATT stands for General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. It is a multinational agreement on international trade. The main aim of GATT is reduction of tariffs and trade barriers across different nations with mutual understanding. It came to existence from January 1st 1948.

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

Environment degradation can be checked by _______________________.

  1. Treating hot water and affluent before releasing them into water bodies

  2. Recycling and reusing the waste water

  3. Using oil or gas instead of coal in factories

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental degradation is the process of polluting natural environment. Different methods are being followed to conserve nature. Some of them include:

(i) minimising use water for processing by reusing and recycling it in two or more successive stages 

(ii) harvesting of rainwater to meet water requirements 

(iii) treating hot water and effluents before releasing them in rivers and ponds. Treatment of industrial effluents can be done in three phases 

(a) Primary treatment by mechanical means. This involves screening, grinding, flocculation and sedimentation. 

(b) Secondary treatment by the biological process.

(c) Tertiary treatment by biological, chemical and physical processes. This involves recycling of wastewater. 

Multiple choice geography pollution - types and sources environmental risks of economic development tundra climatic region effects and successes of environment conservation

The main cause of environmental degradation in the developing countries of Asia and Africa is _____.

  1. Overpopulation

  2. Mining activity

  3. Monoculture

  4. Enrichment plantation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Mining activity is the main cause of environmental degradation.
  2. Both legal and illegal mining activities has resulted in soil contamination, groundwater contamination, surface water contamination and loss of bio-diversity.
  3. It also led to destruction of habitat and soil erosion.