world economic industry trade agriculture section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The national economy of New Zealand is based on

a) Heavy industries

b) Tourist industry

c) Export oriented agriculture

d) Electronic industry

Question : 2

The busiest oceanic trade route of the world is in

a) Arctic Ocean

b) Indian Ocean

c) Atlantic Ocean

d) Pacific Ocean

Question : 3

a) A – 2 ; B – 1 ; C – 4 ; D – 3

b) A – 4 ; B – 3 ; C – 2 ; D – 1

c) A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

d) A – 2 ; B – 4 ; C – 1 ; D – 3

Question : 4

The continents with the highest and the lowest density of population are respectively

a) Africa and Asia

b) Asia and Oceania

c) Europe and Africa

d) Europe and Oceania

Question : 5

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A):
The commercial fishing industry has developed in temperate zones.
Reason (R):
These temperate areas have a wide extension of continental shelf areas and favourable climate. 

a) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

b) A is true, but R is false.

c) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

d) A is false, but R is true.

Question : 6

Which of the following is the largest metal trading centre?

a) New York

b) London

c) Johannesburg

d) Singapore