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Economic geography - Test Set 3

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  1. Question 1

    What role does ‘transportation infrastructure’ play in economic geography?
    1. It restricts the movement of goods and people
    2. It facilitates the movement of goods and services, influencing economic activities and regional development
    3. It primarily affects cultural exchange
    4. It has no significant impact on economic activities
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following rivers is associated with Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project ?
    1. Godavari
    2. Sharavati
    3. Krishna
    4. Subansiri
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  3. Question 3

    Rana Pratap Sagar Plant (Rajasthan) is associated with :
    1. Crude oil
    2. Nuclear power
    3. Solar energy
    4. Hydroelectricity
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  4. Question 4

    Which state is the largest producer of tea in India ?
    1. Assam
    2. West Bengal
    3. Tripura
    4. Sikkim
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  5. Question 5

    Which state is the largest producer of rice in India ?
    1. West Bengal
    2. Uttar Pradesh
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Punjab
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  6. Question 6

    Which state is the largest producer of potato in India ?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Assam
    3. Karnataka
    4. Uttar Pradesh
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  7. Question 7

    Which state is the largest producer of coffee in India ?
    1. Odisha
    2. Karnataka
    3. Andhra Pradesh
    4. Telangana
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  8. Question 8

    Which state is the largest producer of jute in India ?
    1. Bihar
    2. Assam
    3. West Bengal
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  9. Question 9

    Which state is the largest producer of onion in India ?
    1. Maharashtra
    2. Madhya Pradesh
    3. Karnataka
    4. Andhra Pradesh
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  10. Question 10

    Which state is the largest producer of bajra in India ?
    1. Kerala
    2. Gujarat
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Himachal Pradesh
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  11. Question 11

    What is the primary focus of economic geography?
    1. Natural landscapes
    2. Human-environment interactions and spatial economic activities
    3. Political boundaries
    4. Historical events
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  12. Question 12

    Which term refers to the distribution of economic activities over space?
    1. Spatial analysis
    2. Economic development
    3. Urban planning
    4. Demography
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  13. Question 13

    Which sector includes activities related to raw material extraction, such as mining and agriculture?
    1. Quaternary sector
    2. Tertiary sector
    3. Secondary sector
    4. Primary sector
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  14. Question 14

    What is the main reason for the establishment of free trade zones?
    1. To protect local industries from foreign competition
    2. To promote international trade by reducing tariffs and barriers
    3. To restrict foreign investment
    4. To centralize economic activities in one location
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  15. Question 15

    Which term refers to the shift in economic focus from manufacturing to services?
    1. Deindustrialization
    2. Post-industrialization
    3. Industrialization
    4. Economic diversification
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing economy?
    1. High levels of industrialization
    2. High GDP per capita
    3. Predominance of agriculture in economic activities
    4. Advanced technological infrastructure
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  17. Question 17

    Which of the following is an example of a primary sector industry?
    1. Oil drilling
    2. Car manufacturing
    3. Research and development
    4. Retail services
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  18. Question 18

    Which economic concept is characterized by the growth of economic activities in a specific region due to its advantages?
    1. Economic equalization
    2. Economic dispersion
    3. Economic agglomeration
    4. Economic centralization
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  19. Question 19

    Which of the following regions is known for its significant agricultural production?
    1. The Middle East
    2. Silicon Valley, USA
    3. The Ruhr Valley, Germany
    4. The Great Plains, USA
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  20. Question 20

    Which region is known for its significant contribution to the global oil industry?
    1. Sub-Saharan Africa
    2. Southeast Asia
    3. Middle East
    4. South America
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