Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities NDA Questions

NDA Resources and Regional Geography of India

Location and Distribution of Agricultural and Industrial Activities MCQ Questions


1.
Which of the following is a KEY feature of mixed farming?
A.
Nomadic movement of livestock
B.
Equal emphasis on crops and animal husbandry
C.
Monoculture of a single cash crop
D.
Only crop cultivation without animals
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ANSWER :
B. Equal emphasis on crops and animal husbandry
2.
Western Europe and Eastern North America developed as major industrial concentrations primarily because of:
A.
Equatorial climate ideal for manufacturing
B.
Large nomadic populations providing cheap labour
C.
Availability of tropical plantation crops
D.
Abundant coal, iron, capital, technology, skilled labour, and developed transport systems
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ANSWER :
D. Abundant coal, iron, capital, technology, skilled labour, and developed transport systems
3.
Which of the following is the LARGEST region of commercial dairy farming in the world?
A.
North-Eastern USA
B.
South-Eastern Australia and New Zealand
C.
North-Western Europe
D.
Canada
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ANSWER :
C. North-Western Europe
4.
Agglomeration economies in industrial location refer to:
A.
Government grants to new industries
B.
Profits from export of manufactured goods
C.
Cost savings from proximity to related industries, suppliers, and services
D.
Reduction in environmental compliance costs
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ANSWER :
C. Cost savings from proximity to related industries, suppliers, and services
5.
The Rhine Waterway is considered the world's most heavily used waterway because it:
A.
Flows through the most populated cities
B.
Connects the industrial areas of Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, and Netherlands with the North Atlantic trade route
C.
Is the longest river in Europe
D.
Has the widest channel for navigation
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ANSWER :
B. Connects the industrial areas of Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, and Netherlands with the North Atlantic trade route
6.
The most important factor in the location of any industry is access to:
A.
Market (consumers with purchasing power)
B.
Government offices
C.
Climate
D.
Forest resources
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ANSWER :
A. Market (consumers with purchasing power)