world economic industry trade agriculture section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (a)

Hirakund Dam is situated on the river Mahanandi. As only the 3rd statement is correct

The Ranjit Sagar Dam is on the river Ravi.

The Hirakund Dam is on the river Mahanadi.

Answer: (c)

In 2009 Brazil was the world leader in production of coffee, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia and Colombia. Arabica coffee beans are cultivated in Latin America, eastern Africa, Arabia, or Asia. Robusta coffee beans are grown in western and central Africa, throughout Southeast Asia, and to some extent in Brazil.

Answer: (b)

Answer: (d)

Researchers have recently focused on the economic agents which play a critical role in deforestation.

Some such agents are:

1. soybeans,
2. beef,
3. cattle,
4. palm oil,
5. timber and pulp,
6. wood for fuel, etc.

The world’s growing appetite for beef has contributed significantly to the destruction of tropical rain forests.

Answer: (c)

1. Brunei’s capital is Bander Seri Begawan,
2. Indonesia’s in Jakarta,
3. Laos’s in Vientiane and
4. Combodia’s in Phnom Penh.

They all are south Asian countries.

Answer: (a)

Countries in the descending order of their wheat production are: China, India, U.S.A. and Russia.