62 Questions
What are economic activities classified into?
Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary
What are the resources used in primary activities?
Earth's resources such as land, water, vegetation, building materials and minerals
Why are people in coastal areas engaged in fishing?
Due to the physical environment of the coastal region
What term is used to describe people engaged in primary activities?
Red-collar workers
What was the main source of food for early human beings?
Hunting and gathering
What is the main reason for the extinction of many species?
Illegal hunting (poaching)
What is the oldest economic activity known?
Gathering and hunting
In which regions is gathering commonly practised?
High latitude zones and low latitude zones
What is the yield per person in gathering activities?
Low
What is the product made from the milky juice of the zapota tree?
Chicle
Why has hunting been banned in India?
Because it is an unsustainable activity
What is the level of technology used in gathering activities?
Low
What is the primary purpose of nomadic herding?
To provide food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport
What is the movement of nomadic herders from plain areas to pastures on mountains during summers and again from mountain pastures to plain areas during winters known as?
Transhumance
What is the core region of pastoral nomadism?
Atlantic shores of North Africa to Mongolia and Central China
What is the primary reason why gathering activities have little chance of becoming important at the global level?
Synthetic products are often of better quality and at lower prices
What is the primary reason for the decline in the number of pastoral nomads?
Imposition of political boundaries and new settlement plans
What is the main characteristic of commercial livestock rearing?
It is capital-intensive
Which of the following countries is NOT known for commercial livestock rearing?
India
What is the primary focus of commercial livestock rearing?
All of the above
What is the name of the type of agriculture practised in North Eastern India?
Jhuming
What is the name of the type of agriculture practised in Indonesia and Malaysia?
Ladang
What is the characteristic of intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by wet paddy cultivation?
It is dominated by the rice crop
What is the primary problem of shifting cultivation?
Loss of fertility in different parcels
What is the purpose of fencing in commercial livestock ranching?
To regulate the grazing of animals
Which of the following groups of people migrate from plains to mountains in summers?
Gujjars, Bakarwals, Gaddis and Bhotiyas
What is the primary reason for small land holdings in areas of intensive subsistence agriculture?
High density of population
Which type of agriculture is dominated by crops other than paddy?
Intensive subsistence agriculture dominated by crops other than paddy
What is the primary characteristic of plantation agriculture?
Large scale production systems
Which crop is commonly grown in the Indo-Gangetic plains?
Wheat
What is the primary reason for high yield per unit area in intensive subsistence agriculture?
Intensive use of land
Which type of agriculture is practised in the interior parts of semi-arid lands of the mid-latitudes?
Extensive commercial grain cultivation
What is the primary characteristic of mixed farming?
Moderate-sized farms with multiple crops
Which type of agriculture is found in North-western Europe and Eastern North America?
Mixed farming
What is the purpose of fodder crops in mixed farming?
Animal feed
What is the primary reason for high labour productivity in extensive commercial grain cultivation?
Mechanisation of entire operations
Which type of agriculture is characterized by the farming of citrus fruits?
Mediterranean agriculture
What is the term used to describe the cultivation of flowers?
Floriculture
Which type of agriculture involves the farming of a single crop on a large area of land?
Plantation agriculture
Which country is known for its successful experiment in co-operative farming?
Denmark
What is the main reason for the retreat of developed economies from mining, processing, and refining stages of production?
High labor costs
Which type of agriculture is also known as 'slash and burn agriculture'?
Primitive subsistence agriculture
What is the primary source of income for farmers in mixed farming?
Both crops and animals
What is a characteristic of dairy farming?
It is highly capital intensive
What is the main advantage of Mediterranean agriculture?
It produces high-value crops during the winter season
What is the primary focus of market gardening and horticulture?
Producing high-value crops for urban markets
What is the name of the type of farming that specializes in vegetables only?
Truck farming
Which region is the largest producer of commercial dairy products?
North Western Europe
What is the speciality of the Mediterranean region in agriculture?
Viticulture or grape cultivation
What is the importance of transportation in dairy farming?
It increases the storage duration of dairy products
What is the characteristic of mixed farming in terms of capital expenditure?
High capital expenditure
What is the name of the type of farming that involves the cultivation of high-value crops in industrial regions?
Factory farming
What is the primary requirement for livestock rearing, particularly poultry and cattle?
Heavy capital investment
What is the main purpose of co-operative farming?
To promote collective labor and efficient farming
What is the main characteristic of collective farming?
Social ownership of the means of production
What is the primary factor that affects the profitability of mining operations?
Demand for the mineral and technology available
What is the main difference between surface and underground mining?
Depth of the ore deposit
What is the primary concern in underground mining?
Safety precautions
What is the primary advantage of surface mining?
Low overhead costs
What is the main purpose of co-operative societies in farming?
To procure farming inputs and sell products at favorable terms
What is the primary benefit of collective farming?
Improved agricultural efficiency
What is the significance of the discovery of minerals in human history?
It was reflected in many stages of human development
Test your understanding of economic activities that generate income, including primary activities that utilize earth's resources such as land, water, and minerals. This quiz covers hunting, gathering, pastoral activities, fishing, forestry, agriculture, and mining and quarrying.
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