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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
‘Aus’, ‘Aman’ and ‘Boro’ can be best understood as:
Correct
Ans. C
Explanation- In southern states and West Bengal the climatic conditions allow the cultivation of two or three crops of rice in an agricultural year.
In states like Assam, West Bengal and Odisha, three crops of paddy are grown in a year. These are Aus, Aman and Boro.Incorrect
Ans. C
Explanation- In southern states and West Bengal the climatic conditions allow the cultivation of two or three crops of rice in an agricultural year.
In states like Assam, West Bengal and Odisha, three crops of paddy are grown in a year. These are Aus, Aman and Boro. -
Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Prairies’:
- Prairies are tropical grasslands located in the USA and Canada.
- They are drained by the rivers Colorado and Mississippi.
- They are called granaries of the world due to surplus production of wheat.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans. A
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The temperate grasslands of North America are known as the Prairies. The prairies are bound by the Rocky Mountains in the West and the Great Lakes in the East. They cover parts of United States of America and parts of Canada.
Statement 2 is incorrect- In the USA, the area is drained by the tributaries of Mississippi and the Canadian prairies are drained by the tributaries of Saskatchewan Rivers.
Statement 3 is correct- Scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines has made North America a surplus food producer. The Prairies are also known as the “Granaries of the world,” due to the huge surplus of wheat production.
Additional information-
Dairy farming is another major industry. The dairy belt extends from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast in the east. Dairy farming and extensive agriculture both promote setting up of food processing industries. Large mineral deposits particularly coal and iron and a good network of roads, railways and canals in this region have made it the most industrialised region in the world.
The annual rainfall is moderate and is ideal for the growth of grass. Due to the absence of the north-south barrier, a local wind “Chinook” blows here.
Incorrect
Ans. A
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The temperate grasslands of North America are known as the Prairies. The prairies are bound by the Rocky Mountains in the West and the Great Lakes in the East. They cover parts of United States of America and parts of Canada.
Statement 2 is incorrect- In the USA, the area is drained by the tributaries of Mississippi and the Canadian prairies are drained by the tributaries of Saskatchewan Rivers.
Statement 3 is correct- Scientific methods of cultivation and use of tractors, harvesters and combines has made North America a surplus food producer. The Prairies are also known as the “Granaries of the world,” due to the huge surplus of wheat production.
Additional information-
Dairy farming is another major industry. The dairy belt extends from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Coast in the east. Dairy farming and extensive agriculture both promote setting up of food processing industries. Large mineral deposits particularly coal and iron and a good network of roads, railways and canals in this region have made it the most industrialised region in the world.
The annual rainfall is moderate and is ideal for the growth of grass. Due to the absence of the north-south barrier, a local wind “Chinook” blows here.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Consider the following crops:
- Sugarcane
- Rubber
- Cotton
- Wheat
How many of the above crops can be cultivated in the black soil region of the Deccan?
Correct
Ans. C
Explanation- Black soils of the Deccan are suitable for the cultivation of cotton, wheat and sugarcane.
Wheat is a rabi crop which requires a cool growing season and a bright sunshine at the time of ripening. It requires 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall evenly-distributed over the growing season. There are two important wheat-growing zones in the country – the Ganga-Satluj plains in the north-west and black soil region of the Deccan.
Cotton grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau. It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210 frost-free days and bright sun-shine for its growth.
Sugarcane is a crop of tropical areas. The sugarcane growing area in Western India is spread over Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Incorrect
Ans. C
Explanation- Black soils of the Deccan are suitable for the cultivation of cotton, wheat and sugarcane.
Wheat is a rabi crop which requires a cool growing season and a bright sunshine at the time of ripening. It requires 50 to 75 cm of annual rainfall evenly-distributed over the growing season. There are two important wheat-growing zones in the country – the Ganga-Satluj plains in the north-west and black soil region of the Deccan.
Cotton grows well in drier parts of the black cotton soil of the Deccan plateau. It requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210 frost-free days and bright sun-shine for its growth.
Sugarcane is a crop of tropical areas. The sugarcane growing area in Western India is spread over Maharashtra and Gujarat.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Consider the following states of India:
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
How many of the above states are producers of jowar in India?
Correct
Ans. D
Explanation- Jowar is the third most important food crop with respect to area and production. It is a rain-fed crop mostly grown in the moist areas which hardly needs irrigation.
The coarse cereals together occupy about 16.50 per cent of total cropped area in the country. Among these, jowar or sorghum alone accounts for about 5.3 per cent of total cropped area. It is main food crop in semi-arid areas of central and southern India. Maharashtra alone produces more than half of the total jowar production of the country.
It is sown in both kharif and rabi seasons in southern states. But it is a kharif crop in northern India where it is mostly grown as a fodder crop. South of Vindhyachal it is a rainfed crop and its yield level is very low in this region.
Incorrect
Ans. D
Explanation- Jowar is the third most important food crop with respect to area and production. It is a rain-fed crop mostly grown in the moist areas which hardly needs irrigation.
The coarse cereals together occupy about 16.50 per cent of total cropped area in the country. Among these, jowar or sorghum alone accounts for about 5.3 per cent of total cropped area. It is main food crop in semi-arid areas of central and southern India. Maharashtra alone produces more than half of the total jowar production of the country.
It is sown in both kharif and rabi seasons in southern states. But it is a kharif crop in northern India where it is mostly grown as a fodder crop. South of Vindhyachal it is a rainfed crop and its yield level is very low in this region.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
In the context of agriculture in India, consider the following statements:
- Sugarcane is a crop of tropical areas only.
- The long-staple cotton is grown in the north-western part of India.
- India produces 60% of the jute in the world.
- India ranks fourth globally in the cotton production.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- Sugarcane is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop. It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall between 75cm. and 100cm. Irrigation is required in the regions of low rainfall. It can be grown on a variety of soils.
Statement 2 is correct- India grows both short staple (Indian) cotton as well as long staple (American) cotton called ‘narma’ in north-western parts of the country.
Statement 3 is correct- Jute is a cash crop in West Bengal and adjoining eastern parts of the country. At present, India produces about three-fifth (60%) of jute production of the world. West Bengal accounts for about three-fourth of the production in the country. Bihar and Assam are other jute growing areas
Statement 4 is incorrect- India ranks first in the world in the production and third in the export of cotton.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- Sugarcane is a tropical as well as a subtropical crop. It grows well in hot and humid climate with a temperature of 21°C to 27°C and an annual rainfall between 75cm. and 100cm. Irrigation is required in the regions of low rainfall. It can be grown on a variety of soils.
Statement 2 is correct- India grows both short staple (Indian) cotton as well as long staple (American) cotton called ‘narma’ in north-western parts of the country.
Statement 3 is correct- Jute is a cash crop in West Bengal and adjoining eastern parts of the country. At present, India produces about three-fifth (60%) of jute production of the world. West Bengal accounts for about three-fourth of the production in the country. Bihar and Assam are other jute growing areas
Statement 4 is incorrect- India ranks first in the world in the production and third in the export of cotton.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Read the following description carefully:
“This plantation crop was introduced into India from Yemen in the Bababudan hills of Karnataka. Today, its cultivation is largely distributed in the Nilgiris in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.”
Identify the crop on the basis of description given above:
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation- Indian coffee is known in the world for its good quality. The Arabica variety initially brought from Yemen is produced in the country. Initially its cultivation was introduced on the Baba Budan Hills and even today its cultivation is confined to the Nilgiri in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Coffee is a tropical plantation crop. Its seeds are roasted, ground and are used for preparing a beverage. There are three varieties of coffee i.e., arabica, robusta and liberica.
India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in international market. Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-third of total production of coffee in the country.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation- Indian coffee is known in the world for its good quality. The Arabica variety initially brought from Yemen is produced in the country. Initially its cultivation was introduced on the Baba Budan Hills and even today its cultivation is confined to the Nilgiri in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Coffee is a tropical plantation crop. Its seeds are roasted, ground and are used for preparing a beverage. There are three varieties of coffee i.e., arabica, robusta and liberica.
India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in international market. Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-third of total production of coffee in the country.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
The terms ‘panna’, ‘palli’, ‘nagla’, ‘dhani’ are associated with:
Correct
Ans. D
Explanation-
Sometimes, a settlement is fragmented into several units physically separated from each other bearing a common name. These units are locally called panna, para, palli, nagla, dhani, etc. in various parts of the country. This segmentation of a large village is often motivated by social and ethnic factors. Such villages are more frequently found in the middle and lower Ganga plain, Chhattisgarh and lower valleys of the Himalayas.
Incorrect
Ans. D
Explanation-
Sometimes, a settlement is fragmented into several units physically separated from each other bearing a common name. These units are locally called panna, para, palli, nagla, dhani, etc. in various parts of the country. This segmentation of a large village is often motivated by social and ethnic factors. Such villages are more frequently found in the middle and lower Ganga plain, Chhattisgarh and lower valleys of the Himalayas.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Consider the following regions of India:
- Bundelkhand
- Gujarat plains
- Northeastern states
- Himalayan states
In how many of the above regions are clustered settlements found?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation- The clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built-up area of houses. In this type of village, the general living area is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures. The closely built-up area and its intervening streets present some recognisable pattern or geometric shape, such as rectangular, radial, linear, etc.
Such settlements are generally found in fertile alluvial plains and in the northeastern states. Sometimes, people live in compact village for security or defence reasons, such as in the Bundelkhand region of central India and in Nagaland. In Rajasthan, scarcity of water has necessitated compact settlement for maximum utilisation of available water resources.
Semi-clustered settlements are widespread in the Gujarat plain and some parts of Rajasthan.
Dispersed or isolated settlement pattern in India appears in the form of isolated huts or hamlets of few huts in remote jungles, or on small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes. Many areas of Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have this type of settlement.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation- The clustered rural settlement is a compact or closely built-up area of houses. In this type of village, the general living area is distinct and separated from the surrounding farms, barns and pastures. The closely built-up area and its intervening streets present some recognisable pattern or geometric shape, such as rectangular, radial, linear, etc.
Such settlements are generally found in fertile alluvial plains and in the northeastern states. Sometimes, people live in compact village for security or defence reasons, such as in the Bundelkhand region of central India and in Nagaland. In Rajasthan, scarcity of water has necessitated compact settlement for maximum utilisation of available water resources.
Semi-clustered settlements are widespread in the Gujarat plain and some parts of Rajasthan.
Dispersed or isolated settlement pattern in India appears in the form of isolated huts or hamlets of few huts in remote jungles, or on small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes. Many areas of Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have this type of settlement.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Town/City – Functional classification
- Singrauli – Commercial town
- Kozhikode – Transport town
- Jamshedpur – Administrative town
- Gandhinagar – Industrial town
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct
Ans. A
Explanation-
Town/City – Functional classification
Singrauli – Mining town
Kozhikode – Transport town
Jamshedpur – Industrial town
Gandhinagar – Administrative town
Administrative towns and cities– Towns supporting administrative headquarters of higher order are administrative towns, such as Chandigarh, New Delhi, Bhopal, Shillong, Guwahati, Imphal, Srinagar, Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Chennai, etc.
Industrial towns– Industries constitute prime motive force of these cities, such as Mumbai, Salem, Coimbatore, Modinagar, Jamshedpur, Hugli, Bhilai, etc.
Transport Cities– They may be ports primarily engaged in export and import activities such as Kandla, Kochchi, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, etc., or hubs of inland transport, such as Agra, Dhulia, Mughalsarai, Itarsi, Katni, etc.
Mining towns- These towns have developed in mineral rich areas such as Raniganj, Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar, Singrauli, etc.
Incorrect
Ans. A
Explanation-
Town/City – Functional classification
Singrauli – Mining town
Kozhikode – Transport town
Jamshedpur – Industrial town
Gandhinagar – Administrative town
Administrative towns and cities– Towns supporting administrative headquarters of higher order are administrative towns, such as Chandigarh, New Delhi, Bhopal, Shillong, Guwahati, Imphal, Srinagar, Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Chennai, etc.
Industrial towns– Industries constitute prime motive force of these cities, such as Mumbai, Salem, Coimbatore, Modinagar, Jamshedpur, Hugli, Bhilai, etc.
Transport Cities– They may be ports primarily engaged in export and import activities such as Kandla, Kochchi, Kozhikode, Vishakhapatnam, etc., or hubs of inland transport, such as Agra, Dhulia, Mughalsarai, Itarsi, Katni, etc.
Mining towns- These towns have developed in mineral rich areas such as Raniganj, Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar, Singrauli, etc.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Rourkela steel plant receives iron ore from the Dalli-Rajhara mine.
- Bhilai steel plant procures iron ore from Sundergarh and Kendujhar.
- Durgapur procures iron ore from Naomundi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans. D
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- Rourkela steel plant receives iron ore from the Sundergarh and Kendujhar. This steel plant is located in the Sundergarh district of Odisha and was set up in 1959 with the help of Germany.
Statement 2 is incorrect- Bhilai steel plant procures iron ore from Dalli-Rajhara mine. The Bhilai steel plant was established with the Russian collaboration in the Durg district of Chattisgarh.
Statement 3 is correct- Durgapur procures iron ore from Naomundi. This steel plant is located in the state of West Bengal and was set up with the help of the government of United Kingdom. It began the production in 1962.
Incorrect
Ans. D
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- Rourkela steel plant receives iron ore from the Sundergarh and Kendujhar. This steel plant is located in the Sundergarh district of Odisha and was set up in 1959 with the help of Germany.
Statement 2 is incorrect- Bhilai steel plant procures iron ore from Dalli-Rajhara mine. The Bhilai steel plant was established with the Russian collaboration in the Durg district of Chattisgarh.
Statement 3 is correct- Durgapur procures iron ore from Naomundi. This steel plant is located in the state of West Bengal and was set up with the help of the government of United Kingdom. It began the production in 1962.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
In the context of iron and steel industry, consider the following statements:
- The iron and steel industry uses weight-losing raw materials.
- China and India are the leading producers of steel in the world.
- The first iron and steel plant of India was set up at Durgapur.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- The industries using weight-losing raw materials are located in the regions where the raw materials are located. In iron and steel industries, iron ore and coal are both weight-losing raw materials. Therefore, an optimum location for the iron and steel industries should be near the raw material sources.
Statement 2 is correct- China leads in the production of steel in the world, with a contribution of over 50%. India is the world’s second biggest crude steel producer in 2022-23.
Statement 3 is incorrect- The first steel plant of India is the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) which was established by Jamsehedji Tata and Dorabji Tata in August, 1907 at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- The industries using weight-losing raw materials are located in the regions where the raw materials are located. In iron and steel industries, iron ore and coal are both weight-losing raw materials. Therefore, an optimum location for the iron and steel industries should be near the raw material sources.
Statement 2 is correct- China leads in the production of steel in the world, with a contribution of over 50%. India is the world’s second biggest crude steel producer in 2022-23.
Statement 3 is incorrect- The first steel plant of India is the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO) which was established by Jamsehedji Tata and Dorabji Tata in August, 1907 at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Consider the following industries:
- Cotton textile industry
- Sugar industry
- Iron and Steel industry
- Paper and Pulp industry
How many of the above industries use weight-losing raw materials?
Correct
Ans. C
Explanation- The following industries use raw materials which are weight-losing in nature:
- Sugar industry: Sugarcane is a weight-losing crop.
- Iron and steel industry: Both iron ore and coal are weight-losing in nature.
- Paper and pulp industry: It uses raw materials such as bagasse, soft wood and bamboo.
Cotton is a pure raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors like power to drive the looms, labour, capital or market may determine the location of the cotton textile industry.
Incorrect
Ans. C
Explanation- The following industries use raw materials which are weight-losing in nature:
- Sugar industry: Sugarcane is a weight-losing crop.
- Iron and steel industry: Both iron ore and coal are weight-losing in nature.
- Paper and pulp industry: It uses raw materials such as bagasse, soft wood and bamboo.
Cotton is a pure raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors like power to drive the looms, labour, capital or market may determine the location of the cotton textile industry.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Consider the following states of India:
- Maharashtra
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
- West Bengal
How many of the above states are producers of cotton textiles in India?
Correct
Ans. D
Explanation- Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the leading cotton producing states and have cotton textile industry concentrated in this region. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab are other important cotton textile producing states of India.
Incorrect
Ans. D
Explanation- Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the leading cotton producing states and have cotton textile industry concentrated in this region. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab are other important cotton textile producing states of India.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Consider the following statements:
Statement I- Sugar industries are ideally located within the cane producing regions.
Statement II- The ratio of sugar to sugarcane varies between 9 to 12 percent depending on its variety.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- The sucrose content begins to dry during haulage after the sugarcane has been harvested from the field. Better recovery of sugar is dependent upon its being crushed within 24 hours of its harvesting. Sugar factories are therefore, located within the cane-producing regions.
Statement 2 is correct but does not explain statement 1- Sugarcane is a weight-losing industry. The ratio of sugar to sugarcane varies between 9 to 12% depending on its variety.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- The sucrose content begins to dry during haulage after the sugarcane has been harvested from the field. Better recovery of sugar is dependent upon its being crushed within 24 hours of its harvesting. Sugar factories are therefore, located within the cane-producing regions.
Statement 2 is correct but does not explain statement 1- Sugarcane is a weight-losing industry. The ratio of sugar to sugarcane varies between 9 to 12% depending on its variety.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
In the context of plastic industry, consider the following statements:
- Polymers made from ethylene and propylene are used in plastic industry.
- The Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET) imparts training in ptero-chemical industry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Ans. C
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- Polymers are made from ethylene and propylene. These materials are obtained in the process of refining crude oil. Polymers are used as raw materials in the plastic industry. Among polymers, polyethylene is a widely used thermoplastic.
Statement 2 is correct- The Central Institute of Plastic engineering and Technology (CIPET) is involved in imparting training in the petrochemical industry.
Incorrect
Ans. C
Explanation-
Statement 1 is correct- Polymers are made from ethylene and propylene. These materials are obtained in the process of refining crude oil. Polymers are used as raw materials in the plastic industry. Among polymers, polyethylene is a widely used thermoplastic.
Statement 2 is correct- The Central Institute of Plastic engineering and Technology (CIPET) is involved in imparting training in the petrochemical industry.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Identify the industrial region based on the description given below:
- The largest petroleum refinery is located in this industrial region.
- The major industries are cotton textile, petrochemicals and sugar industries.
- A tidal port situated in this belt facilitates export of petrochemical products from India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Ans. D
Explanation-
Gujarat Industrial Region: The nucleus of this region lies between Ahmedabad and Vadodara but this region extends up to Valsad and Surat in the south in the south and to Jamnagar in the west.
- The largest petroleum refinery has been set up at
- Industries: Development of this region is associated with the location of the cotton textile industry since 1860s. The discovery of oilfields led to the establishment of petrochemical industries around Ankleshwar, Vadodara and Jamnagar. Petroleum refinery at Koyali provided raw material to a host of petrochemical industries.
Besides textile and petrochemical industries, other industries are heavy and basic chemicals, motor, diesel engine, textile machinery, engineering, pharmaceuticals, dyes, pesticides, sugar, dairy products and food processing.
Kandla port: Also known as Deen Dayal port, it is a tidal port. It helped in the rapid growth of this region as it facilitates the export of products of petrochemical and textiles industries.
Incorrect
Ans. D
Explanation-
Gujarat Industrial Region: The nucleus of this region lies between Ahmedabad and Vadodara but this region extends up to Valsad and Surat in the south in the south and to Jamnagar in the west.
- The largest petroleum refinery has been set up at
- Industries: Development of this region is associated with the location of the cotton textile industry since 1860s. The discovery of oilfields led to the establishment of petrochemical industries around Ankleshwar, Vadodara and Jamnagar. Petroleum refinery at Koyali provided raw material to a host of petrochemical industries.
Besides textile and petrochemical industries, other industries are heavy and basic chemicals, motor, diesel engine, textile machinery, engineering, pharmaceuticals, dyes, pesticides, sugar, dairy products and food processing.
Kandla port: Also known as Deen Dayal port, it is a tidal port. It helped in the rapid growth of this region as it facilitates the export of products of petrochemical and textiles industries.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
In the context of demography of India, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The first population census in India was conducted in 1872 but the first complete census was conducted in 1881.
Statement 2 is correct- The average life expectancy at birth in India is around 70 years. As per the Sample Registration System (SRS), the average life expectancy at birth has increased from 49.7 during 1970-75 to 69.7 during the year 2015-19, registering an increase of 20 years during this period.
Statement 3 is incorrect- As per the UN data, India has overtaken China as the world’s most populous nation. India’s population surpassed 1.428 billion, slightly higher than China’s 1.425 billion people.
Statement 4 is incorrect- The infant mortality rate (IMR) of India stands at 28 per 1000 live births.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The first population census in India was conducted in 1872 but the first complete census was conducted in 1881.
Statement 2 is correct- The average life expectancy at birth in India is around 70 years. As per the Sample Registration System (SRS), the average life expectancy at birth has increased from 49.7 during 1970-75 to 69.7 during the year 2015-19, registering an increase of 20 years during this period.
Statement 3 is incorrect- As per the UN data, India has overtaken China as the world’s most populous nation. India’s population surpassed 1.428 billion, slightly higher than China’s 1.425 billion people.
Statement 4 is incorrect- The infant mortality rate (IMR) of India stands at 28 per 1000 live births.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Consider the following statements about the demographic transition in India:
- The population in India witnessed steady growth in the years 1901-1921.
- Population explosion in India was observed between 1951 and 1981.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans. A
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The population in India witnessed steady growth in the years 1921-1951.
Statement 2 is correct- Population explosion in India was observed since 1951 up to 1981.
There are four distinct phases of growth identified with the demographic transition of India:
Phase I: The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. Both the birth rate and death rate were high keeping the rate of increase low.
Phase II: The decades 1921-1951 are referred to as the period of steady population growth. An overall improvement in health and sanitation throughout the country brought down the mortality rate. The crude birth rate remained high in this period leading to higher growth rate than the previous phase.
Phase III: The decades 1951-1981 are referred to as the period of population explosion in India, which was caused by a rapid fall in the mortality rate but a high fertility rate of population in the country. The average annual growth rate was as high as 2.2 per cent.
Phase IV: In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country’s population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually. A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth.
Incorrect
Ans. A
Explanation-
Statement 1 is incorrect- The population in India witnessed steady growth in the years 1921-1951.
Statement 2 is correct- Population explosion in India was observed since 1951 up to 1981.
There are four distinct phases of growth identified with the demographic transition of India:
Phase I: The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India’s population, since in this period growth rate was very low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. Both the birth rate and death rate were high keeping the rate of increase low.
Phase II: The decades 1921-1951 are referred to as the period of steady population growth. An overall improvement in health and sanitation throughout the country brought down the mortality rate. The crude birth rate remained high in this period leading to higher growth rate than the previous phase.
Phase III: The decades 1951-1981 are referred to as the period of population explosion in India, which was caused by a rapid fall in the mortality rate but a high fertility rate of population in the country. The average annual growth rate was as high as 2.2 per cent.
Phase IV: In the post 1981 till present, the growth rate of country’s population though remained high, has started slowing down gradually. A downward trend of crude birth rate is held responsible for such a population growth.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
The footloose industries can be best defined as:
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation- The footloose industries are those industries such as diamond cutting, precision electronics, watch-making etc. which can be located anywhere without much reliance on the specific raw material. The costs of production for such industries remains the same which makes it reliable for the footloose industries to locate at any site.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation- The footloose industries are those industries such as diamond cutting, precision electronics, watch-making etc. which can be located anywhere without much reliance on the specific raw material. The costs of production for such industries remains the same which makes it reliable for the footloose industries to locate at any site.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Consider the following economic activities:
- Research and development
- Consultation
- Information technology
- Policy formulation
How many of the above activities are the examples of quinary sector?
Correct
Ans. B
Explanation- Research and development, information technology are the activities included under quaternary services whereas policy formulation and consultation activities are part of quinary sector.
Knowledge-oriented service sector can be divided into quaternary and quinary activities.
Quaternary activities involve some of the following: the collection, production and dissemination of information or even the production of information. Quaternary activities centre around research, development and may be seen as an advanced form of services involving specialised knowledge and technical skills.
The highest level of decision makers or policy makers perform quinary activities. These are subtly different from the knowledge-based industries that the quinary sector in general deals with.
Quinary activities are services that focus on the creation, re-arrangement and interpretation of new and existing ideas; data interpretation and the use and evaluation of new technologies. Often referred to as ‘gold collar’ professions, they represent another subdivision of the tertiary sector representing special and highly paid skills of senior business executives, government officials, research scientists, financial and legal consultants, etc.
Incorrect
Ans. B
Explanation- Research and development, information technology are the activities included under quaternary services whereas policy formulation and consultation activities are part of quinary sector.
Knowledge-oriented service sector can be divided into quaternary and quinary activities.
Quaternary activities involve some of the following: the collection, production and dissemination of information or even the production of information. Quaternary activities centre around research, development and may be seen as an advanced form of services involving specialised knowledge and technical skills.
The highest level of decision makers or policy makers perform quinary activities. These are subtly different from the knowledge-based industries that the quinary sector in general deals with.
Quinary activities are services that focus on the creation, re-arrangement and interpretation of new and existing ideas; data interpretation and the use and evaluation of new technologies. Often referred to as ‘gold collar’ professions, they represent another subdivision of the tertiary sector representing special and highly paid skills of senior business executives, government officials, research scientists, financial and legal consultants, etc.
