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Economic geography - Test Set 4

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  1. Question 1

    Which economic system is characterized by private ownership and free market principles?
    1. Socialism
    2. Communism
    3. Feudalism
    4. Capitalism
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  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is an example of a quaternary sector activity?
    1. Mining
    2. Software development
    3. Financial planning
    4. Automobile assembly
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  3. Question 3

    Which country is known for its significant role in global textile manufacturing?
    1. Japan
    2. Australia
    3. Canada
    4. India
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  4. Question 4

    Which concept explains the economic disparity between urban and rural areas?
    1. Economic integration
    2. Economic equity
    3. Economic disparity
    4. Economic cohesion
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing economy?
    1. High levels of industrialization
    2. Predominance of agriculture in economic activities
    3. Advanced technological infrastructure
    4. High GDP per capita
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  6. Question 6

    Which country is known for its advanced automotive industry?
    1. South Africa
    2. Argentina
    3. Saudi Arabia
    4. Japan
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  7. Question 7

    What is the main benefit of economic globalization?
    1. Enhanced international trade and investment opportunities
    2. Decreased foreign direct investment
    3. Isolation of national economies
    4. Increased local trade barriers
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  8. Question 8

    Which of the following factors is most critical for the growth of tourism in a region?
    1. Availability of natural resources
    2. Attractive natural landscapes and cultural heritage
    3. Proximity to agricultural areas Answer:
    4. Proximity to manufacturing hubs
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  9. Question 9

    Which of the following is a feature of a developed economy?
    1. High levels of industrialization and high GDP per capita
    2. High reliance on agriculture
    3. High levels of subsistence farming
    4. Limited infrastructure development
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  10. Question 10

    Which city is known for its role as a global financial center?
    1. Denver
    2. New York City
    3. Atlanta
    4. Miami
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  11. Question 11

    Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on local economies?
    1. Increased local trade barriers
    2. Enhanced global trade and economic integration
    3. Decreased international investment
    4. Isolation of national economies Answer
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  12. Question 12

    Which term describes the reduction of economic activity in a particular region due to high costs or other factors?
    1. Deindustrialization
    2. Economic expansion
    3. Economic agglomeration
    4. Industrialization
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  13. Question 13

    Which concept involves businesses relocating operations to countries with lower labor costs?
    1. Outsourcing
    2. Insourcing
    3. Reshoring
    4. Offshoring
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  14. Question 14

    Which region is known for its extensive natural resource extraction, including oil and gas?
    1. The Middle East
    2. Eastern Asia
    3. Western Europe
    4. South America
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  15. Question 15

    What is the primary focus of economic geography?
    1. Political boundaries Answer:
    2. Historical events
    3. Human-environment interactions and spatial economic activities
    4. Natural landscapes
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  16. Question 16

    Which of the following states is the largest producer of food grains in India?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Uttar Pradesh
    3. Punjab
    4. Karnataka
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  17. Question 17

    Which of the following states is the largest producer of food grains in India?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Punjab
    3. Uttar Pradesh
    4. Karnataka
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  18. Question 18

    What is another name for shifting agriculture?
    1. Harvesting
    2. Transfer
    3. Jhoom
    4. Transplant
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  19. Question 19

    Which of the following is not related to Human Development Index (HDI)?
    1. Education
    2. Per capita income
    3. Life expectancy
    4. Birth rate
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  20. Question 20

    Which of the following is not a measure of economic development?
    1. Incidence of poverty
    2. Geographical conditions
    3. Green Index
    4. Life status
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