Trading Centres and Marketing Points Quiz

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What is the main focus of tertiary activities?

Production of tangible goods

Transportation of goods

Commercial output of services (correct)

Processing of raw materials

Which of the following is NOT a common example of tertiary activities?

Cashier

Electrician

Barber

Farmer (correct)

What distinguishes expertise in tertiary activities from secondary activities?

Reliance on production techniques

Specialised skills and knowledge (correct)

Factory processes

Use of machinery

What type of activities involve buying and selling items produced elsewhere?

Tertiary activities Signup and view all the answers

Which sector specifically aims for profit by providing retail and wholesale services?

Tertiary sector Signup and view all the answers

What do services in tertiary activities heavily rely on for their delivery?

Specialized skills and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What type of markets can be found in urban centres?

Markets for labour, housing, and semi or finished products Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of non-store retail trading?

Street peddling and door-to-door sales Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of retail trading?

Selling goods directly to consumers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of consumer cooperatives in retailing?

Delegating purchasing authority to department heads Signup and view all the answers

How are departmental stores structured in terms of purchasing and sales?

Departmental heads control purchasing and oversee sales Signup and view all the answers

What type of centres cater to nearby settlements and serve as trading centres of the most rudimentary type?

Rural marketing centres Signup and view all the answers

What kind of markets are held at temporal intervals where people meet their accumulated demand?

Weekly markets Signup and view all the answers

What do urban marketing centres provide in addition to ordinary goods and services?

Specialised goods and services Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to wholesale markets found in rural areas?

Mandis Signup and view all the answers

What kind of services are generally not well-developed in quasi-urban centres?

Professional services Signup and view all the answers

In which type of centre are periodic markets typically organized for the surrounding areas?