world human geography section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A):
There are disparities in regional development on a global scale and within each country too.
Reason (R):
Such disparities are mainly due to the lack of adequate skilled labour.

a) A is true, but R is false.

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

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

d) A is false, but R is true.

Question : 2

Approximately one-half of the world population lives in?

a) South and South-East Asia

b) East Asia and Europe

c) Europe and Estern-North America

d) East and South Asia

Question : 3

The wide treeless grassy plains in South America are called

a) Prairies

b) Selvas

c) Pampas

d) Steppes

Question : 4

Currently half of the world’s population lives in just six countries. Identify them from the following.

a) China, India, United State, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan.

b) India, China, Pakistan, Brazil, Bangladesh, Indonesia.

c) India, China, Brazil, Pakistan, Bhutan, United State.

d) China, India, Bangladesh, United State, Pakistan, Brazil.

Question : 5

Which one of the following is the correct descending order of the three most populous states of India (2011)?

a) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal

b) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

c) Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal

d) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar

Question : 6

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:

a) 4 2 3 1

b) 2 1 4 3

c) 1 3 2 4

d) 2 3 4 1