Geography Mock Test (English) - 03 PDF
Geography Mock Test (English) - 03 PDF
Geography Mock Test (English) - 03 PDF
● This Test Booklet has 2 Papers I and II consisting of 150 Objective Type Questions:
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150 Questions
Que. 1 The following table gives the percentage distribution of population of five states A, B, C, D and E on
the basis of poverty line and also on the basis of sex.
Proportional of Males
percentage of and Female
Population
State Below
Below the Above poverty
poverty line poverty
line
line
M/F M/F
A 30 5∶6 6∶7
B 20 3∶5 4∶5
C 25 1∶2 2∶3
D 20 2∶3 4∶3
E 15 5∶3 3∶ 2
What will be the number of females above the poverty line in the state D, if it is known that the population of
state D is 7 million?
1. 2.4 million
2. 3 million
3. 1.3 million
4. 3.6 million
Que. 2 If the male population above poverty line for state C is 1.5 million, then the total population of state
C is:
1. 4.5 million
2. 5.25 million
3. 5 million
4. 5.75 million
Que. 3 If the population of males below poverty line for state B is 2.4 million and that for state E is 6
million, then the total populations of states B and E are in the ratio:
1. 2∶3
2. 1∶2
3. 3∶5
4. 1∶4
Que. 4 If the total population of state C is 4 million, find the total number of females above poverty line in
state C.
1. 1.2 million
2. 2 million
3. 1.8 million
4. 2.4 million
Que. 5 What will be the approximate male population above poverty line for state A if the female above
poverty line for state A is 1.8 million?
1. 2.1 million
2. 3.55 million
3. 2 .5 million
4. None of these
Que. 6 Which of the following are the important characteristics of an effective teacher?
(I) Knowledge of content.
(II) Effective verbal communication skills.
(III) Impressive personality.
(IV) Ability to command respect from students.
Que. 7 The National Education Policy (NPE), 1986 suggested the development of integrated programmes
for the
Que. 8 Experiential learning is important for improving the learning abilities of students. Which one of the
following can be achieved through experiential learning:
a. Sensory experiences
b. Concrete experiences
c. Gain in more knowledge and better grades
d. Improvement in process skills
Que. 9 The National curriculum framework (2005) considers that mathematics involves 'a certain way of
thinking and reasoning'. The vision can be realized by
Que. 10 Arrange the following phases of memory in the correct sequence from first to last
A. Learning
B. Recall
C. Recognition
D. Retention
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
1. A, B, C and D
2. A, D, B and C
3. A, C, D and B
4. A, D, C, and B
Que. 11 In a research study the variable which is not directly observable but whose effect is inferred on the
dependent variable is termed as:
1. Extraneous variable
2. Moderator variable
3. Intervening variable
4. Treatment variable
Que. 12 Which of the following statements are true for a historical research design?
a) Mostly based on qualitative data
b) Testing hypothesis is an integral part
c) Findings can be generalized to other situations
d) Data are examined for validity and authenticity
e) Content-analysis is used for data treatment
Choose the correct option:
Que. 13 Which of the following statements will be considered true in the case of good hypothesis? Choose
the correct answer from the code given below.
i) It should be derived from the existing theory of knowledge.
ii) It should clearly indicate the relation between variables postulated.
iii) It should test a theory.
iv) It should be related to a current issue.
v) It should be stated in a concise and lucid manner.
1. i, iv and v
2. ii, iii and iv
3. iii, iv and v
4. i, ii and v
Que. 14 A teacher prepares a list of latest arrivals in the various libraries of the colleges of a university. His
list reflects the number of books as reported. Which of the measurement scales is implied in this?
1. Nominal
2. Ordinal
3. Interval
4. Ratio
Que. 15 Which of the following research types is most useful for the government in planning policies ?
1. Correlational studies
2. Descriptive studies
3. Experimental studies
4. Historical studies
Que. 17 What is the sequence in which process of communication takes place according to cole and chan
communication?
1. A, B and D only
2. A, B and E only
3. A, B, D and E only
4. All of the above
Que. 21 Rajesh can walk at 5m/s or cycle at 20 m/s. He takes 45 s to cover a distance of 600 m using a
combination of the two modes of transport. How long did Rajesh cycle?
1. 15 s
2. 20 s
3. 25 s
4. 26 s
Que. 22 Person A can complete a job in 48 min while B can complete the same job in 60 min. How long
will they take to complete the job together?
1. 26 min 40 sec
2. 28 min 20 sec
3. 30 min 45 sec
4. 32 min 15 sec
1. 0.09326
2. 0.06329
3. 0.03269
4. 0.02369
Que. 24 The product of two numbers is 9216. When the larger number is divided by the smaller number, the
quotient is 16 leaving no remainder. What is the difference between the numbers?
1. 384
2. 408
3. 360
4. 380
Que. 25 In the following question, select the missing number from the given series:
13, 27, 56, 115, ?
1. 234
2. 238
3. 233
4. 243
Que. 26 If two proposition both cannot be false but both may be true, the relation between the two
proposition is called
1. Contradictory
2. Contrary
3. Sub-contrary
4. Altern
Que. 28 "Everyone drives over the speed limit, so it should not be against the law." This inference commits
which kind of fallacy?
1. Ad hominem
2. Ad populum
3. Fallacy of Accident
4. Fallacy of Ambiguity
Que. 29 According to classical Indian school of logic, what is the correct sequence of steps involved in
Anumana (inference)?
Que. 32 The following list indicates different types of computer file formats. Which of them is devoted
exclusively to graphic file formats?
Que. 33 A combination of hardware and software which links two parts of the same LAN or two compatible
LANs by directing messages to the correct node is called
1. Embedded System
2. Router
3. Hybrid Computer
4. Microprocessor
1. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
2. a - 5, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2
3. a - 4, b - 3, c - 5, d - 1
4. a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 5
Que. 35 In the context of Internet, the facility in which the server application allows many users to create
and edit pages on a website through their browser is called as
1. hacking
2. troll
3. cybernetics
4. wiki
Que. 36 According to the NITI Aayog's SDG India Index (2020-21), which is the second best-performing
state on SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) in India?
1. Karnataka
2. Kerala
3. Gujarat
4. Telangana
Que. 37 Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the International Solar Alliance?
1. India
2. Brazil
3. France
4. Australia
1. A, B & C only
2. A, D & E only
3. C only
4. C, D & E only
Que. 39 Which of the following refers to a type of mass wasting characterized by the rapid downslope
movement of a cohesive mass of regolith or rock along a curved surface?
1. Landslide
2. Rockfall
3. Creep
4. Debris flow
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
2. Both (A) and (It) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
Que. 43 Match the items in List-I with List-II and select correct alternative.
List-I List-II
Radha Krishna
a) i) 1986 NPE
Commission
b) Mudaliar Commission ii) 10 + 2 + 3 system
Intermediate is the weakest
c) Kothari Commission iii)
link
Secondary Education
d) Ramamurty Committee iv)
Commission
1. UNICEF.
2. UNESCO.
3. NCTE.
4. UGC.
Que. 45 In NEP 2020, the current 10+2 system to be replaced by a new curricular structure. What is the new
curricular structure?
1. 3+4+4+5
2. 5+3+3+4
3. 4+3+3+5
4. 5+4+3+3
Que. 46 Read the given passage and answer the following questions -
The emergence of cryptocurrencies has introduced a new element into the established world order
of finance. These digital, decentralized currencies, over time, have swayed back and forth between benign
neglect and intense scrutiny from financial institutions and governments across the globe. The pulse of this
nascent financial ecosystem has developed an unusual rhythm, underpinned by a veil of mathematical
complexity and technological sophistication. The enigmatic algorithmic mechanisms which underlie
cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin – intricate, distributed ledgers known as blockchains – harness an interplay of
cryptography, network theory, and game theory.
Cryptoassets, ranging from cryptocurrencies proper to tokenized securities and utility tokens, have earned
mixed responses from stakeholders ranging from enthusiastic embracement as the harbinger of a new
financial democratization wave to disdainful rejection due to their reputation for being conduits for illegal
activities. While some regulators scramble to establish control mechanisms, others portray them as the
quintessential tools of a new economic paradigm, uncoupling debt and finance and empowering individual
economic agency.
However, thorough examination of this development comes with its own set of impediments. The nature of a
blockchain's decentralized ledger, maintaining transparency while cloaking individual identity details, makes
tracking transactions arduous. Furthermore, speculative bubbles, high volatility, and suspicions of market
manipulation contribute to an aura of mistrust and uncertainty around this financial innovation. The duel
between cryptoassets’ potential and pitfalls is ceaselessly waged on analysts’ desks, regulatory meeting
rooms, and public forums. As the dust settles, this crypto-financial revolution either could prove to mark an
evolutionary leap in human economics or be relegated to a footnote, a bold but ultimately doomed monetary
experiment.
1. The rise of cryptocurrencies has garnered considerable attention from financial institutions.
2. Cryptoassets have universally been accepted as the future of finance.
3. Tracking transactions within a blockchain network can be challenging
4. Cryptocurrencies can be vehicles for illegal transactions.
Que. 48 Statement I: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin use blockchains that incorporate cryptography, network
theory, and game theory.
Statement II: All stakeholders universally embrace cryptoassets as spearheading financial democratization.
Statement III: Cryptoassets face challenges in transaction tracking due to the nature of blockchain's
decentralized ledger.
Statement IV: Beyond being speculative investments, cryptocurrencies offer no potential shift in existing
economic systems.
Que. 49 Statement I: Financial institutions and governments worldwide are indifferent to the rise of
cryptocurrencies.
Statement II: Cryptoassets have the potential to decouple debt and finance.
Statement III: Speculative bubbles and market manipulation suspicions contribute to mistrust around
cryptoassets.
Statement IV: Blockchain technology simplifies transaction tracking in cryptocurrencies.
Que. 50 According to the passage, which of the following reasons contribute to the element of mistrust
around cryptoassets?
Que. 51 Earthquakes are known to cause devastating effects on their immediate surroundings. Which of the
following statements is/are true regarding them?
1. The immediate cause of shallow earthquakes is the sudden release of stress along a fault crack in the earth's
crust.
2. The north-western region of the Indian subcontinent is susceptible to earthquake activity due to volcanic
activity.
Identify the correct answer from the codes given below.
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Que. 52 In the structure of the planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of
the following?
1. Aluminium
2. Chromium
3. Iron
4. Silicon
Que. 53 Which one of the following elements is the most abundant in the earth's Crust?
1. Oxygen
2. Sulphur
3. Silicon
4. Carbon
Que. 54 Till, Moraines and boulder clay are depositional land forms due to
1. Glacial activity
2. Surface water activity
3. Underground water activity
4. Aerial activity
1. Mushroom rock
2. Moraine
3. Rift-valley
4. Doline
Que. 56 When two meander loops come closer due to continuous erosion and deposition, which of the
following landform originates?
1. Flood plain
2. Ox-bow lake
3. Delta
4. River meander
1. 1 Only
2. 2 Only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Que. 59 According to the Continental drift theory, which among the following statements is correct?
1. The Northern rift cuts Pangea from east to west creating Laurasia in the North.
2. The Northern rift cuts Pangea from east to west creating Gondwanaland in the North.
3. The Northern rift cuts Pangea from east to west creating Laurasia in the South.
4. The Northern rift cuts Pangea from east to west creating Panthalasa in the North.
Que. 60 Which ocean current can help a boat in sailing from Mexico to the Philippines?
1. California current
2. North Equatorial current
3. South Equatorial current
4. Kuroshio Current
1. sea storm
2. tropical disturbance
3. warm ocean current
4. a typhoon
1. Corals
2. Ocean deposits
3. Tides
4. Currents of the Oceans
Que. 64 A) Waves are formed when winds scrape across the ocean surface.
B) The stronger the wind blows, the bigger the wave becomes.
Choose the correct option:
Que. 65 The teacher draws a water cycle chart on the blackboard. From the given processes below choose
the processes involved in a water cycle.
A. Condensation
B. Insolation
C. Evaporation
D. Precipitation
1. A, B and C
2. A, C and D
3. B, A and D
4. C, B and D
Que. 66 Which of the following factors affecting the distribution of temperature of the ocean water is
INCORRECT?
1. Warm ocean currents raise the temperature in cold ocean areas, while the cold currents decrease the
temperature in warm ocean areas.
2. The temperature of surface water decreases from the equator towards the poles.
3. The winds blowing from the land towards the oceans drive warm surface water away from the coast.
4. The oceans in the northern hemisphere receive less heat due to their contact with lesser extent of land
than the oceans in the southern hemisphere.
Que. 67 The height of water of tsunami waves above mean sea level in the near shore zone is called ______.
1. Flow depth
2. inundation distance
3. Tsunami height
4. Tsunami run-up
Que. 68 Red sea records the highest salinity because of very high evaporation. It is located in which ocean?
1. Atlantic ocean
2. Pacific ocean
3. Arctic ocean
4. Indian ocean
1. 1-3-2-4
2. 1-4-2-3
3. 4-2-3-1
4. 2-4-1-3
Que. 70 Directions: The following five (5) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II.
Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below.
Statement I: Skin cancer is generally caused by the ultraviolet radiation.
Statement II: Stratosphere allows ultraviolet radiation to enter the earth from the sun.
1. Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Que. 71 Which of the following statements concerning the atmosphere of the Earth is correct?
1. In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.
2. In the mesosphere, temperature decreases with altitude.
3. The lowest temperature of the atmosphere is recorded in the upper part of mesosphere.
4. The tropopause is an isothermal zone.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1 and 2 only
2. 1, 2 and 3 only
3. 3 and 4 only
4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Que. 72 The main atmospheric layer near the surface of the earth is
1. stratosphere
2. troposphere
3. mesosphere
4. ionosphere
1. With increasing distance from the sea, monsoon rainfall generally depicts a declining trend.
2. In the Western parts of cool temperate regions, rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year.
3. The western margins of the continents between 45o and 65o N and S of equator receive higher rainfall
than the eastern margins.
4. Rainfall in doldrums moves from west to east.
Que. 74 Find the odd one out of the following:
1. Convectional Rainfall
2. Orographic Rainfall
3. Cyclonic Rainfall
4. Tidal Rainfall
Que. 75 Identify the heat zone of the earth based on the given characteristics
A. Areas are very cold.
B. The sun here does not rise above the horizon.
C. Areas lying between the Arctic Circle and the North Pole and Antarctic Circle and South Pole.
D. Sun rays are always slanting and provide less heat.
Choose the correct option.
1. Frigid Zone
2. Torrid Zone
3. Temperate Zone
4. Hot Zone
1. Clockwise
2. Anti-clockwise
3. No circulation
4. Parallel to isobars
1. These blow only during a particular period of the day in a small area.
2. These winds change their direction in different seasons.
3. These blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.
4. Monsoon is an example of permanent winds.
Que. 78 Identify the organism that does NOT belong to the first level trophic level.
1. Grass
2. Phytoplankton
3. Zooplankton
4. Trees
1. 16 June
2. 15 September
3. 16 September
4. 19 July
Que. 80 At places the groundwater is stored between layers of hard rock below the water table. This is
known as _____.
1. a well
2. an aquifer
3. a lake
4. a pond
Que. 81 Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding hydropower generation from river dams?
1. I, II and IV
2. I, II and III
3. I, III and IV
4. I, II, III and IV
Que. 83 Match List-I with List-II and using the given codes select the correct answer:
List-I List-II
(Grassland) (Country/continent)
1. Steppes (a) United States of America
2. Prairies (b) South Africa
3. Welds (c) Russia
4. Downs (d) Australia
1. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - c, 4 - d
2. 1 - a, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - c
3. 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - d
4. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - c, 4 - a
Que. 84 In temperate regions, the eastern margin of the continents is usually occupied by
Que. 85 Which among the following soil horizon is known as the layer of surface soil?
1. A-Horizon
2. B-Horizon
3. C-Horizon
4. R-Horizon
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 2 both
4. None of the above
Que. 87 Which of the following factors is a geographical factor that affects the distribution of the population
in India?
1. Industrialisation
2. Climate
3. Minerals
4. Urbanisation
1. Gond
2. Kol
3. Bhil
4. Santhal
Que. 90 Consider the following statements (A), (B) and (C) and choose the correct option.
(A) Human settlements are reflection of how human beings have modified their environment.
(B) Natural conditions play no role in selection of an ideal site.
(C) Only when humans started to grow crops, it became necessary to have permanent homes.
1. Only (A) and (B) are true.
2. Only (B) and (C) are true.
3. Only (A) and (C) are true.
4. Only (C) is true.
1. Hamlet
2. Village
3. Rurban Centre
4. Urban fringe village
Que. 94 The theory which is NOT related with urban land use:
Que. 95 Match List 1 with List 2 and choose the correct answer form the code given below:
List 1 List 2
(Model Concept) (Definition)
1. Model of the internal structure
of cities in which social groups
(a) Sector Model
are spatially arranged in a series
of rings
2. Nucleus of city where retail
(b) Concentric Zone Model stores and offices are
concentrated
(c) Bid-Rent theory 3. Theory that refers how price
and demand on real estate
changes as distance towards
CBD increases
4. Model of internal structure of
cities in which social groups are
(d) Central Business
arranged around a series of
District (CBD)
sectors or wedges radiating from
CBD
Que. 96 Which among the following is/are the major principles of Permaculture?
1. Intensive farming
2. Zero-waste lifestyle by reusing and recycling.
3. Developing systems to collect abundant resources and energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1. 1 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2, and 3
Que. 98 According to world-systems theory, which of the following statements best describes the
relationship between core, periphery, and semi-periphery nations?
1. Core nations are predominantly exploited by both periphery and semi-periphery nations.
2. Periphery nations are self-sustaining and independent of both core and semi-periphery nations.
3. Semi-periphery nations act as buffers between core and periphery nations, possessing characteristics
of both.
4. Core, periphery, and semi-periphery nations exist independently with no significant economic
interactions between them.
Que. 99 Which aspect of economic development did Gunnar Myrdal concentrate upon?
1. Capital Scarcity
2. Human resource scarcity
3. Regional inequalities
4. Population explosion
Que. 100 The doctrine of balanced growth has not been advanced by
1. H. W. Singer
2. W. A. Lewis
3. A. O. Hirschman
4. C. P. Kindleberger
Que. 101 A kind of social differentiation where by members of society are grouped into social economic
basis, depending upon their job, wealth, social status, power or income is:
1. Social stratification
2. Social Inequality
3. Social Mobility
4. Social Change
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Que. 104 Consider the following:
1. Unplanned Nature
2. Employment Opportunities
3. Illegal Settlements
4. Substandard Housing
Which of the above are problems faced by Urban Settlements?
1. 1, 2, 3
2. 1, 2, 4
3. 2, 3, 4
4. All of the above
Que. 105 Which of the following leaders was awarded the Global Energy and Environment Leadership
Award by Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) in March 2021?
1. Joe Biden
2. Emmanuel Macron
3. Narendra Modi
4. Angela Merkel
Que. 106 Which one of the following Regional Organisations' Headquarters is located outside its region?
Que. 108 Who found eight distinct meanings for the term “Balance of Power"?
1. Iris L. claude,Jr
2. Emst B. Haas
3. Richard Coleden
4. Alfred Vagdt
Que. 109 Which of the following ASEAN countries share a border with South China Sea?
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Malaysia
3. Indonesia
4. Philippines
5. Vietnam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1. 1, 2 and 3 Only
2. 2, 3, 4 and 5 Only
3. 1, 4 and 5 Only
4. All the above
1. Mediated Community
2. Virtual Community
3. International Community
4. Internet Community
Que. 111 During whose government the look East policy was adopted?
1. Lhotshampa
2. Dhanka
3. Brokpa
4. Chakma
Que. 113 The nature of the subject called social studies is explained by which of the following ideas?
Que. 114 “The dominant idea of all geographical progress is that of terrestrial unity”. This statement is
attributed to :
1. Friedrich Ratzel
2. Vidal-de-la-Blache
3. Richard Hartshorne
4. Jean Brunhes
Que. 115 Lebensraum was coined by:
1. Mackinder
2. Peter Taylor
3. David Harvey
4. Ratzel
1. Friedrich Ratzel
2. Karl Souwer
3. Vidal de la Blache
4. Jean Brunhes
Que. 117 Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding the development of Geography?
1. Greeks-Romans-Arabs-Dark Age
2. Romans-Arabs-Greeks-Dark Age
3. Dark Age-Greeks-Romans-Arabs
4. Greeks-Romans-Dark Age-Arabs
1. Frazer
2. Raadcliff Brown
3. Malinowski
4. Redfield
Que. 119 Match List 1 with List 2 and choose the correct answer from the code given below:
List 1 List 2
(Book) (Author)
(a) Makers of Modern
1. Ratzel, F.
Geography
(b) All Possible Worlds 2. Hartshorne
3. Dickinson, R.
(c) Anthropogeographie
E.
(d) Nature of Geography 4. James, P. E.
Que. 120 Who among the following, propounded the concept of paradigm?
1. Peter Haggett
2. Von Thunen
3. Thomas Kuhn
4. John K. Wright
1. Carl Ritter
2. Richard Hartshorne
3. Galileo
4. Erathosthenese
Que. 122 Assertion (A): The nature offers numerous possibilities for human being within the set limits.
Reason (R): Human beings are free in taking all decisions but enjoy to make decisions on various
possibilities in nature.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Que. 123 The term used "to collect the information about an object and a place without physical contact" is
called :
1. Modulation
2. Communication
3. Amplification
4. remote sensing
1. Patterns
2. Tables
3. Trends
4. Relationships
Que. 126 Which of the following might be considered as the fourth dimension in GIS?
1. Time
2. Location
3. Scale
4. Space
Que. 127 By which of the following is the 'Boundary model' sometimes referred?
1. Only A
2. Only B
3. Both A and B
4. Neither A and nor B
Que. 130 If mean, median, mode and standard deviation are known for a given data set, the Pearson's first
skewness coefficient is equal to
1. 3(Mean−Median)
σ
2. 3(Mean−Mode)
σ
3. 3(Mean+Medium)
σ
4. 3(Mean+S tan darddeviation)
Mean
1. Illiteracy
2. Unemployment
3. Population growth rate
4. Inequality of Income
Que. 132 Which of the following facts are true about the Aravalli Mountain range?
(i) It was formed in Cambrian age.
(ii) It is considered residual mountain at present.
(iii) It is mainly made of Igneous rocks.
(iv) It extends from south-west to north-east direction.
1. ii and iv
2. i, ii, iii and iv
3. iii and iv
4. i and ii
1. 1 and 2
2. 3 and 4
3. 1 and 3
4. 2 and 4
Que. 134 Which of the following river has its origin in the Satopanth Glacier above Badrinath?
1. Alaknanda
2. Bhagirathi
3. Penganga
4. Wainganga
Que. 135 Streams found in the Vindhya mountain range follow which type of drainage pattern?
Que. 136 Which of the following states is the largest producer of lignite coal in India?
1. Gujarat
2. Jharkhand
3. Tamil Nadu
4. Uttar Pradesh
Que. 137 It is meant to create a safe and efficient freight transportation system in railways in the country.
Which is being discussed here?
Que. 138 Which among the following has the highest density of population as per 2011 census?
1. Lakshadweep
2. Pondicherry
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4. Daman and Diu
1. 1 and 2
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3
4. 3 only
Que. 140 Konyak tribe, is an ethnic group mainly residing in which of the following state?
1. Nagaland
2. Meghalaya
3. Manipur
4. Kerala
Que. 141 In the world of business, choosing the optimal location for an industry is a crucial decision. This is
where Alfred Weber's industrial location theory comes into play. Developed by a German
economist in the early 20th century, it aimed to identify the most cost-effective location for a manufacturing
plant by considering key factors that influence production costs. Weber's theory rested on several assumptions
to simplify the real-world complexities. He envisioned a homogenous landscape with uniform transportation
costs and a single product supplied to a single market. Raw materials were assumed to be located at specific
points, and labor was evenly distributed with wages varying across locations. With these assumptions in
mind, Weber identified three main factors influencing industrial location: Transportation Costs: As per Weber,
minimizing transportation costs held the key to optimal location. He differentiated between weight-losing and
weight-gaining materials during production. Industries using weight-losing materials, like steel or sugar, were
best located near the raw material source to minimize transportation costs of the heavier input. Conversely,
industries dealing with weight-gaining materials, like furniture, should ideally locate between the raw
material source and the market to balance transportation costs for both inputs and finished goods. Labor
Costs: Weber acknowledged that labor costs varied across locations, and industries could benefit from
locating in areas with lower wages. However, this benefit had to be weighed against the increasing
transportation costs associated with moving further from markets or raw materials. Agglomeration
Economies: Weber recognized the potential benefits of clustering with other industries. These "agglomeration
economies" offered advantages like access to a larger pool of skilled labor, specialized services, and shared
infrastructure, leading to cost savings and efficiency gains. To visualize the interplay of these factors, Weber
utilized the isodapane concept. An isodapane is a line connecting points with equal total transportation costs
from a specific location, considering both the raw materials and the market. By analyzing the intersection of
isodapenes for different factors, the theory aimed to identify the location with the minimum total cost. It's
important to acknowledge the limitations of Weber's theory. His assumptions don't necessarily reflect the
complexities of the real world, where factors like government policies, environmental regulations, and
technological advancements also significantly impact location decisions. Additionally, the theory focuses
primarily on cost minimization, neglecting other aspects like product quality, market accessibility, and brand
image. Despite these limitations, Weber's theory serves as a valuable foundation for understanding the key
factors influencing industrial location decisions. It highlights the importance of considering transportation
costs, labor costs, and agglomeration economies when making such strategic choices. By adapting and
building upon his ideas, businesses can continue to refine their location strategies and navigate the dynamic
landscape of the industrial world.
Que. 143 What is the term for the benefits gained by industries when they locate near each other?
1. Market diversification.
2. Agglomeration economies.
3. Isodapane effects.
4. Weight-gaining advantages.
Que. 144 Which of the following is a key assumption of Weber's industrial location theory?
Que. 145 According to Weber, an industry that uses weight-losing materials would ideally locate.
Que. 148 Which type of weather is often associated with an unstable atmosphere?
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