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CBSE
Class 12
Geography
Fundamentals of Human Geography
Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

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Question Bank: Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

This chapter explains the importance of tertiary and quaternary activities in the economy. It covers various service sectors and their role in modern society.

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Question Bank - Tertiary and Quaternary Activities

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Q1.

Which of the following best describes tertiary activities?

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Q2.

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of tertiary activities?

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Q3.

What is a common example of tertiary activities?

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Q4.

What is the main driver of employment in developed economies?

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Q5.

Which sector becomes more significant in a developed economy?

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Q6.

Which of the following best describes retail trading?

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Q7.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tertiary activities?

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Q8.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of tertiary activities?

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Q9.

What is the primary output measurement for tertiary activities?

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Q10.

Which sector is primarily associated with activities such as healthcare and education?

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Q11.

Which of the following describes the role of manpower in tertiary activities?

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Q12.

In urban areas, what type of market provides specialized goods and services?

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Q13.

Which of the following activities is least likely associated with the tertiary sector?

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Q14.

What is the significance of specialized skills in tertiary activities?

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Q15.

An example of a provision of specialized legal services belongs to which category?

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Q16.

Which of the following is an example of a quaternary activity?

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Q17.

What distinguishes tertiary activities from secondary activities?

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Q18.

Which of the following is NOT a common service provided in the tertiary sector?

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Q19.

What is the main output measure for the tertiary sector?

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Q20.

How does tourism contribute to the tertiary sector?

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Q21.

Which of the following best describes quaternary activities?

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Q22.

Which of the following can be considered an example of a periodic market?

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Q23.

Which of the following best describes services in the context of tertiary activities?

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Q24.

What differentiates tertiary activities from secondary activities?

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Q25.

What is the significance of skilled labor in tertiary activities?

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Q26.

What role does communication play in tertiary activities?

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Q27.

Which sector relies on non-physical goods for economic activities?

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Q28.

Which of the following is a primary focus of quaternary sector activities?

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Q29.

Which of the following is considered a tertiary activity?

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Q30.

What differentiates tertiary activities from secondary activities?

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Q31.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tertiary activities?

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Q32.

Examples of occupational roles in the tertiary sector include all but which of the following?

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Q33.

What does outsourcing primarily aim to achieve?

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Q34.

Which activity is classified as part of the quaternary sector?

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Q35.

Which of the following best describes retail trading?

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Q36.

Urban marketing centers are characterized by multiple services. Which one of these is NOT a feature of urban centers?

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Q37.

Which statement is true regarding the digital divide?

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Q38.

Outsourcing often involves transferring jobs to other countries; what is this specifically called?

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Q39.

Which type of marketing center typically serves a broad area and hosts temporary markets?

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Q40.

What is the primary focus of quinary activities?

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Q41.

Why is the service sector often considered vital in developed economies?

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Q42.

Which of these technologies greatly impacts the growth of outsourcing?

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Q43.

In the context of service providers, what does BPO stand for?

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Q44.

Which of the following sectors has emerged as a significant contributor to the economy due to increased service demand?

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Q45.

What is the main purpose of transport in the tertiary sector?

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Q46.

Which distance factor is most important in selecting a transport mode?

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Q47.

Which of the following is NOT considered a tertiary activity?

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Q48.

An urban marketing center significantly differs from a rural marketing center in which aspect?

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Q49.

Which mode of transport is most efficient for bulk goods over long distances?

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Q50.

What do isochrone lines represent in transport planning?

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Q51.

Which of the following is a key factor affecting transport demand?

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Q52.

What distinguishes quaternary activities from other tertiary activities?

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Q53.

Which service would be classified under quinary activities?

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Q54.

Which transportation system is most closely associated with the growth of global trade?

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Q55.

Which of the following best defines 'retail trading'?

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Q56.

Periodic markets in rural areas typically arise in

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Q57.

What is a node in transport networks?

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Q58.

Which characteristic defines the transport service industry?

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Q59.

What type of services do quinary activities include?

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Q60.

Which of the following is considered a quaternary activity?

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Q61.

What distinguishes quaternary activities from tertiary activities?

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Q62.

What is the primary function of trade in the context of commerce?

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Q63.

Which of the following best illustrates a quaternary service?

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Q64.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of urban marketing centres?

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Q65.

Which sector primarily focuses on services related to research and technology?

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Q66.

How do periodic markets primarily function?

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Q67.

An example of a quaternary service is:

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Q68.

What distinguishes wholesale trading from retail trading?

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Q69.

Which of the following best describes a quinary sector job?

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Q70.

Which factor is NOT typically associated with determining transport routes?

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Q71.

What is a significant characteristic of quaternary activities?

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Q72.

The movement of goods and people from one location to another is primarily defined as?

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Q73.

What role does technology play in quaternary activities?

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Q74.

Which type of retailing involves selling goods directly to consumers outside traditional stores?

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Q75.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a quaternary activity?

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Q76.

Which of the following best describes chain stores?

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Q77.

What is the main purpose of communication services in trade?

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Q78.

Why are quaternary activities growing in modern economies?

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Q79.

Which of the following is not characteristic of quaternary activities?

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Q80.

What primarily influences the demand for transport services?

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Q81.

What is typically a primary focus of quaternary services?

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Q82.

In terms of transport, what does 'cost distance' refer to?

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Q83.

What sector provides consulting services?

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Q84.

What role does a 'node' play in a transport network?

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Q85.

Which of the following is an example of non-store retailing?

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Q86.

What is a key factor affecting the efficiency of a transport system?

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